Dhanteras
Dates follow the Indian calendar (IST). If you’re outside India, your local temple may observe a day earlier or later for tithi-based festivals.
Dhan is not just wealth but all forms of abundance. Today we invoke Dhanvantari, the cosmic healer, reminding us that true wealth is health. Without a functioning body-mind, all treasures are meaningless.
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Diwali Week at a glance
The five-day Diwali sequence — useful for planning travel and leave across the whole week, not just the main night.
| Date | Weekday | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday | DhanterasYou are here | |
| Sunday | Narak Chaturdashi | |
| Monday | Diwali | |
| Wednesday | Govardhan Puja | |
| Thursday | Bhai Dooj |
Timing Advisory
This festival follows sunset timings. Local observance may differ by region and timezone. Please check with your local temple or trusted Panchang for exact muhurat.
📋 How to Observe
- 1
Buy gold or silver - invest in lasting value
- 2
Light 13 diyas - illuminate thirteen dimensions of prosperity
- 3
Clean and decorate entrance - welcome abundance
- 4
Chant Dhanvantari mantras - invoke the healer within
🕉️ Sacred Mantras
ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः
Meaning: Salutations to the divine healer
Pandit ji's Message
Dear devotee, Dhanteras is a time for spiritual reflection and community celebration. Whether you're observing traditional rituals or adapting them to your modern life, remember that the sincerity of your devotion matters more than elaborate ceremonies. May this festival bring divine blessings to you and your family.
🙏 - Pandit Bala Krishan
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