Dhanteras 2024: When is Dhantrayodashi? Know Shubh Muhurat and Significance

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, kicks off the Diwali festival and will be celebrated on October 29, 2024. People worship Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantri, buying gold, silver, and other items for good fortune. Homes are cleaned and decorated, and a diya is lit for Lord Yama, symbolizing protection from suffering and untimely death.