Dhanteras 2025: The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated today. According to the calendar, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This day is considered very auspicious for buying gold and silver, brooms, vehicles and utensils etc. At the same time, on this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari, hence this day is known as Dhan Trayodashi.
According to astrologers, apart from shopping on this festival, lighting 13 lamps is also considered a very special tradition. Actually, these 13 lamps are believed to be related to Lord Yama, who is considered the god of death. It is said that lighting 13 lamps on this day reduces the fear of untimely death. So let us know what is the correct direction of these 13 lamps and what is the meaning of each lamp.
Direction of 13 lamps-
1. First lamp- Place the first lamp near the dustbin near the main entrance of the house, facing south. Actually, the south direction is considered to be the direction of Lord Yama, this remedy protects the family from untimely death. This lamp is made of four-sided lamp and mustard oil.
2. Second lamp- The second lamp should be kept in front of the Gods and Goddesses and the puja room. Saffron and ghee should be used in the wick of this lamp.
3. Third lamp- The third lamp should be kept at the main entrance of the house. This diya brings positive energy in the house and keeps the family safe from evil eyes.
4. Fourth lamp- The fourth lamp should be lit near the Tulsi plant. Which maintains happiness, prosperity and blessings of Mother Lakshmi in the house.
5. Fifth lamp- According to Vastu Shastra, the fifth lamp should be kept on the roof of the house. Which removes Vaastu defects.
6. Sixth lamp- Sixth lamp: Mustard oil lamp should be lit under the Peepal tree. Which is considered good for health and financial condition.
7. Seventh lamp- The seventh lamp is considered to be dedication towards faith.
8. Eighth lamp- The eighth lamp should be kept in the store room of the house. It is said that this remedy destroys poverty.
9. Ninth lamp- This lamp should be lit outside the bathroom of the house.
10. Tenth lamp- This lamp should be lit in the courtyard of the house, which eliminates negative energy.
11. Eleventh lamp- This lamp should be kept at a high place in the house.
12. Twelfth lamp- Dhanteras This lamp should be kept under the vine tree on the night of . Which brings happiness and prosperity in the house.
13. Thirteenth lamp- This lamp should be kept at the intersection with the street. It is said that this remedy brings positive energy into life.
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