About Dhanteras Puja
What is Dhanteras Puja?
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) puja on the first day of Diwali worships Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera for health and wealth, with the Yama deepam lit at the door in the evening.
Families buy gold, silver or new utensils on Dhanteras and worship them in the pradosh kaal. The south-facing Yama deepam is lit for the protection of the family from untimely death.
Benefits
- Good health (Dhanvantari)
- Wealth and prosperity (Lakshmi-Kubera)
- Protection of the family (Yama deepam)
When to perform
- Ashwin/Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, in pradosh kaal
How Dhanteras Puja is performed
- Ganesh pooja and sankalp
- Dhanvantari pooja
- Lakshmi-Kubera pooja with new gold, silver or utensils
- Yama deepam at the entrance
- Aarti and prasad
Dhanteras Puja samagri list
- Lakshmi, Kubera and Dhanvantari pictures
- New coins, gold or utensils bought that day
- Diyas (13) and ghee or oil
- Flowers, roli, rice and sweets
- Coriander seeds and jaggery
Verified pandits who perform Dhanteras Puja
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Do the puja in pradosh kaal; see the Rutviju Panchang for your city
❌ Avoid
Frequently asked questions
How much does Dhanteras Puja cost?
Dhanteras Puja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹2,500 as pandit dakshina, for about 1 to 1.5 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
What is the Dhanteras muhurat?
The pradosh kaal after sunset on Trayodashi; exact timings for your city are on the Rutviju Panchang.
Can Dhanteras Puja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Dhanteras Puja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Dhanteras Puja?
The samagri list for Dhanteras Puja has 5 items, shown on this page (Lakshmi, Kubera and Dhanvantari pictures, New coins, gold or utensils bought that day, Diyas (13) and ghee or oil and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Dhanteras Puja?
11 verified pandits perform Dhanteras Puja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.