How to do dhanteras puja

Clean and Decorate the Home Begin by thoroughly cleaning the house to invite positive energy. Decorate entrances with rangoli and hang torans (door hangings) to welcome prosperity.

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Prepare the Puja Area Set up a clean, decorated space with idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari on a small altar.

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Light Diyas and Candles Light oil lamps and candles around the house and near the altar to symbolize the removal of darkness and negativity.

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– Place Metals and New Items Keep any new metal items, coins, gold, silver, or utensils bought on Dhanteras near the altar as an offering.

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Prepare the Puja Thali Arrange items like turmeric, kumkum, rice grains, flowers, and sweets in a plate, as well as a diya for the aarti.

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Offer Flowers and Incense Start the puja by offering flowers and incense to the deities, expressing gratitude and devotion.

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Chant Mantras and Perform Aarti Recite mantras dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari, and then perform aarti by moving the diya in a circular motion.

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Distribute Prasad Offer sweets and fruits to the deities, then share them as prasad among family members, symbolizing blessings of health and prosperity.

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