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Dhanteras · Puja & timing
Regional ways of the Dhanteras puja
The evening puja takes many forms across regions; much of what feels “traditional” is family choice.
Keep ready
- Notes
Step by step
- 1Ask how your family and community keep the evening.
- 2Note which elements — the Yama Deepam, the deity order, the lamp count — are local.
- 3Blend traditions respectfully in mixed families.
- 4Keep the puja meaningful and unhurried.
Helpful notes
- There is no single correct form.
- Follow your household’s practice.