What is difference between Dhanteras and Diwali?
Dhanteras is an auspicious Hindu festival which is celebrated with great enthusiasm and fervour by Hindus across the world. Dhanteras is celebrated just two days before Diwali, and so this year it falls on November 2, 2021. It marks the beginning of the festival of lights, Diwali.
How do Lakshmi Puja at home?
Offer flowers, coconut and fruits to Goddess Lakshmi. Prostrate in front of the idol and say your prayers for the welfare of the family. Some people perform puja to the cash chest or the cash box in the household. Some people place a bowl of coins in front of the puja altar as a mark of inviting prosperity.
How do you perform dhanteras?
How to do puja on Dhanteras? A kalash, rice, kum kum, coconut and betel leaves, are all needed for the puja. Light a diya to start a puja and this diya should be kept lit overnight. Traditions suggest that the devotees should worship clay and silver or any other metal idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
What is Diwali Lakshmi?
During Diwali, people wear their finest clothes, illuminate the interior and exterior of their homes with diyas and rangoli, perform worship ceremonies of Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity and wealth, light fireworks, and partake in family feasts, where mithai (sweets) and gifts are shared.
Why is Dhanteras famous?
It is believed that new “Dhan” (wealth) or some item made of precious metal is a sign of good luck. In modern times, Dhanteras has come to be known as the most auspicious occasion for buying gold, silver, and other metals, especially kitchenware. This day is a celebration aimed at increasing wealth and prosperity.
Who is King Hima?
Once upon a time, there was a king named Hima who ruled over his kingdom with justice and love as the two tools of his governance. He had a son and the astrologers predicted that his son would face the end of his life due to snake bite on his sixteenth year.
What is Yama deepam?
Yama Deepam is observed on the day of Dhanteras. It is the ritual of lighting an oil lamp to pay obeisance to Lord Yama, the God of death. This ritual is also known as Deepdan.