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Spiritual Significance
Dhanteras marks the start of the Diwali festival and falls on the 13th lunar day of Kartik's dark fortnight. Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and Vishnu avatar, emerged from the ocean on this day with a pot of amrit. Purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils is considered highly auspicious, as these items symbolize health, wealth, and prosperity entering the household.
How to Celebrate in United Kingdom
Observing Dhanteras in United Kingdom 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 London (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 GMT evening/night windows as shown above.
- Worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi
- Buying gold, silver, new utensils, or electronics
- Lighting 13 diyas 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 utensils🌸 Coins🌸 Lakshmi-Ganesha idols🌸 Dhania (coriander) seeds