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Dhanteras · Puja & timing

Dhanvantari–Lakshmi puja vidhi

A gentle outline of the evening Dhanvantari–Lakshmi puja, performed in Pradosh Kaal (after sunset). Customs differ by region and family.

Keep ready

  • Thali
  • Diya and wicks
  • Roli and rice
  • Flowers
  • Coins and new purchase
  • Sweets or fruit

Step by step

  1. 1Clean the home and set up the puja platform with the idols and the new purchase.
  2. 2Take achamana (sip water) and the sankalpa stating the purpose of the puja.
  3. 3Worship Lord Dhanvantari with kumkum, akshat, flowers and incense; chant the Dhanvantari mantra.
  4. 4Worship Goddess Lakshmi, placing the coins and new purchase before her.
  5. 5Light the Yama Deepam lamps and offer naivedya and aarti.
  6. 6Circumambulate, pray for the family’s health and sufficiency, and share the prasad.

Helpful notes

  • Start within your city’s puja window; check a trusted local panchang.
  • Keep flames supervised and away from fabric.