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Spiritual Significance
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of the dark fortnight of Kartik. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and an avatar of Vishnu, emerged from the cosmic ocean carrying a pot of amrit (nectar of immortality). Purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils on this day is considered highly auspicious for enduring wealth.
How to Celebrate in United Arab Emirates
Observing Dhanteras in United Arab Emirates is highly auspicious. Because local timezone sunrise and moonrise times differ, follow these practices:
- Align Fasting with Local Sunrise: Start your vrat precisely at sunrise in Dubai (approx 06:00 local time), rather than following Indian Standard Time.
- Perform Puja during local Auspicious Hours: Make sure to perform the main rituals during local GST evening/night windows as shown above.
- Worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi
- Buying gold, silver, new utensils, or electronic items
- Lighting 13 diyas (lamps) near the main door
- Rangoli and flower decorations at home entrance
- Donating to the poor in the name of Yamraj
Auspicious Items to Prepare
🌸 Gold and silver jewelry🌸 New steel or brass utensils🌸 Coins🌸 Lakshmi-Ganesha idols🌸 Dhania (coriander) seeds