Dhanteras 2024: Date, Puja Timings, What To Buy, and Essential Do’s And Don’ts

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the start of the Diwali festivities and is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th lunar day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, often falling in October or November. The day is dedicated to wealth, prosperity, and good health, and devotees engage in rituals to attract blessings from the gods.