Dhanteras to be observed on October 22 and 23, read deets inside
Dhanteras is derived from two words 'Dhan' and 'Teras'. Dhan represents riches while Teras denotes the thirteenth day. The five-day-long festival of Diwali officially starts on this day, also known as Dhanatrayodashi.
hindustantimes.com | Written by Chayanika Das
Published on Oct 22, 2022 04:05 pm IST 8 Photos
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Many people are unsure whether the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras should be observed today or tomorrow. This year, the festival of wealth and prosperity will be celebrated over two days - October 22 or October 23. (HT File Photo)
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"Dhanteras kab hai (When is Dhanteras)?" a netizen asked. "Lot of confusion related to the Dhanteras date. Is it on 22nd Oct or 23rd Oct?" a social media user tweeted.(ANI)
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"Is baari Dhanteras do din manaya jaega. October 22 shaam se October 23 shaam tak manaya jaega (This year Dhanteras is falling on two days. The shubh muhurat for celebrating the festival will start from the evening of October 22 and will continue till the evening of October 23," Delhi-based pandit Bhairinath Mishra informed news agency ANI.(PTI)
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It is believed that on Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk during Samundra Manthan, or the churning of the sea. (PTI)
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