Lakshmi Sahasranama of Skanda Purana, Lakshmi Tantra, Markandeya Purana, Devi Mahatmya and vedic scriptures describes Lakshmi as having eight or eighteen hands and as sitting on Garuda, Lion or Tiger. Her iconography shows her with four hands, which represent the four aspects of human life important to Hindu culture: dharma, kāma, artha, and moksha. Lakshmi is depicted in Indian art as an elegantly dressed, prosperity-showering golden-coloured woman standing or siting in padmasana on a lotus throne, while holding a lotus in her hand, symbolizing fortune, self-knowledge, and spiritual liberation. The eight prominent manifestations of Lakshmi, the Ashtalakshmi symbolize the eight sources of wealth. Whenever Vishnu descended on the earth as an avatar, Lakshmi accompanied him as consort, for example as Sita and Radha or Rukmini as consorts of Vishnu's avatars Rama and Krishna respectively. Lakshmi is both the wife and divine energy ( shakti) of the Hindu god Vishnu, the Supreme Being of Vaishnavism she is also the Supreme Goddess in the sect and assists Vishnu to create, protect and transform the universe. Within the Goddess-oriented Shaktism, Lakshmi is venerated as a principle aspect of the Mother goddess. Along with Parvati and Saraswati, she forms the Tridevi of Hindu goddesses. She is the goddess of wealth, fortune, power, beauty and prosperity, and associated with Maya ("Illusion"). 'Noble'), is one of the principal goddesses in Hinduism. 'she who leads to one's goal'), also known as Shri ( Sanskrit: श्री, romanized: Śrī, lit. Lakshmi ( / ˈ l ʌ k ʃ m i/ Sanskrit: लक्ष्मी, romanized: Lakṣmī, lit. Padma (Lotus), Shankha (conch), Discus, Gada (mace), Jnana Mudra, Abhaya Mudra, Varadamudra, gold, coins.ĭiwali ( Lakshmi Puja), Sharad Purnima, Varalakshmi Vratam, Navaratri, Sankranti The whole team of wishes you happy and prosperous Dhantrayodashi.Sri, Narayani, Bhargavi, Bhagavati, Padma, Kamala, Vaishnavi, Samudrasuta Yamadeep is another ritual on the same Trayodashi Tithi when the lamp for the God of death is lit outside home to ward off any untimely death of any family members. The day of Dhanteras is also observed as Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantri Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the God of Ayurveda. We provide Muhurat based on location, hence you should select your city first before noting down Shubh Dhanteras Puja timings.ĭhanteras Puja is also known as Dhantrayodashi. Our Muhurat times contain Pradosh Kaal and Sthir Lagna while Trayodashi is prevailing. We provide exact window for Dhanteras Puja. Vrishabha Lagna is considered as Sthir and mostly overlaps with Pradosh Kaal during Diwali festivity. If Dhanteras Puja is done during Sthir Lagna, Lakshmiji will stay in your home hence this time is the best for Dhanteras Pujan. The best time for Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna prevails. We don't advise to choose Choghadiya Muhurat to perform Dhanteras Puja as those Muhurtas are good only for travelling. Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes. However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered more significant. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi. On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. 2022 Dhanteras Puja, Dhantrayodashi Pujaĭhantrayodashi which is also known as Dhanteras is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. In Panchang day starts and ends with sunrise. Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour notation in local time of Montreal, Canada with DST adjustment (if applicable).