{"id":1527,"date":"2025-10-16T12:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-16T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/?p=1527"},"modified":"2025-10-18T11:05:28","modified_gmt":"2025-10-18T05:35:28","slug":"dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi\/","title":{"rendered":"Dhanteras: What is Dhanteras also known as, Puja Samagri and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Dhanteras<\/strong>, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is celebrated with great devotion and joy across India. The word <em>Dhanteras<\/em> comes from <em>\u201cDhan\u201d<\/em> meaning wealth and <em>\u201cTeras\u201d<\/em> referring to the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this day, devotees worship <strong>Lord Dhanvantari<\/strong>, <strong>Goddess Lakshmi<\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kubera\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lord Kubera<\/a><\/strong> to invite prosperity, good health, and happiness into their homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This festival holds immense cultural and spiritual value. It is believed that buying valuable items or metals on Dhanteras brings good luck and blessings of abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Homes are decorated with lights and rangoli, and diyas are lit to drive away negativity and welcome divine energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhanteras also symbolizes the victory of health, wealth, and well-being over misfortune and illness. Observing the rituals with faith is said to remove poverty and negativity from life, paving the way for a prosperous year ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi\/#What_is_Dhanteras_also_known_as\" >What is Dhanteras also known as?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi\/#What_should_we_buy_on_Dhanteras\" >What should we buy on Dhanteras?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi\/#Dhanteras_Puja_Samagri_Puja_Items\" >Dhanteras Puja Samagri (Puja Items)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-puja-samagri-vidhi\/#Dhanteras_Puja_Vidhi\" >Dhanteras Puja Vidhi<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Dhanteras_also_known_as\"><\/span>What is Dhanteras also known as?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Dhanteras is also known as <strong>Dhantrayodashi<\/strong>. The day is associated with <strong>Lord Dhanvantari<\/strong>, who appeared during the churning of the ocean (<em>Samudra Manthan<\/em>) carrying a pot of nectar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, this day is not only about wealth but also about good health and longevity. In some regions, it is also called <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.drikpanchang.com\/diwali\/dhanvantari-trayodashi\/dhanvantari-trayodashi-date-time.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dhanvantari Jayanti<\/a><\/strong>, as devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari as the divine physician who introduced Ayurveda to mankind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_should_we_buy_on_Dhanteras\"><\/span>What should we buy on Dhanteras?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Purchasing new items on Dhanteras is believed to invite wealth and prosperity into one\u2019s home. Traditionally, people buy <strong>gold, silver, or brass utensils<\/strong>, which symbolize good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many also buy coins with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, jewelry, or home decor items made of metal. In modern times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People also purchase <strong>gadgets, vehicles, or new clothes<\/strong>. Buying <strong>a broomstick<\/strong> and <strong>coriander seeds<\/strong> is considered very auspicious, as it signifies cleansing negative energy and inviting abundance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whatever you buy should be brought home before the evening and placed near the altar during the puja.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhanteras_Puja_Samagri_Puja_Items\"><\/span>Dhanteras Puja Samagri (Puja Items)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dhanteras Puja Samagri<\/strong> plays an important role in performing the ritual properly. Here\u2019s a simple list of essential items you will need:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Idol or photo of <strong>Goddess Lakshmi<\/strong>, <strong>Lord Ganesha<\/strong>, and <strong>Lord Dhanvantari<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Clay lamps (diyas)<\/strong> and <strong>ghee or oil<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flowers<\/strong>, <strong>fruits<\/strong>, and <strong>sweets<\/strong> (especially kheel and batasha)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Incense sticks (agarbatti)<\/strong> and <strong>camphor<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water in a copper or brass vessel<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rice grains (akshat)<\/strong>, <strong>roli<\/strong>, <strong>turmeric<\/strong>, and <strong>betel leaves<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Coins or jewelry items<\/strong> for offering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New utensils or silver items<\/strong> purchased on the day<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These items are used during the evening puja to honor Goddess Lakshmi and invite her blessings of wealth and purity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/durgapujacountdown.com\/blog\/dhanteras-2025-muhurat-puja-vidhi-significance\/\">Know Dhanteras Perfect Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Significance<\/a><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dhanteras_Puja_Vidhi\"><\/span>Dhanteras Puja Vidhi<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Dhanteras Puja<\/strong> usually takes place during the Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset. Here\u2019s a simple step-by-step guide to performing the puja:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Clean and decorate<\/strong> the entrance of your home with rangoli and diyas to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2. Place the idols of <strong>Lakshmi<\/strong>, <strong>Ganesha<\/strong>, and <strong>Kubera<\/strong> on a clean altar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3. Light a <strong>diya<\/strong> with ghee or sesame oil and offer flowers, sweets, and coins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4. Chant <strong>Lakshmi mantras<\/strong> and pray for good fortune and prosperity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5. 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