Dhan Trayodashi Vrata (Dhanteras)

Many people keep a day long fast on the day of Dhantrayodashi. The day long fast is broken after doing Lakshmi-Kubera Puja in the evening.

If you are buying utensils on the occasion of Dhanteras, it is considered auspicious to buy any item of steel, copper, brass etc. Buying gold as much as possible will be extremely beneficial. Goods bought on the day of Dhanteras should be kept in the east-north direction (northeast corner) of the house.

It is not considered good to give the purchased goods as a gift to others. So keep it to yourself. By doing this, Kuberji will also be happy to be sitting in your house. Note that you should not buy any black item on Dhan Triodashi.Since the celebration of Lakshmi starts from today, it is considered important to worship Mother Lakshmi even today. Happy Dhanteras to all Nepalis.

Yamadip Dan Aarambha

Yamadeepdan is one of the important religious traditions observed during Tihar. It marks the beginning of the Tihar festival and involves lighting an oil lamp in remembrance of Yamaraj, the god of death, and his sister Yamuna.

On the evening of the 13th day of the waning moon of Kartik, devotees traditionally light an oil lamp outside the main entrance of their homes, facing south. According to religious belief, offering this lamp helps protect family members from untimely death and brings peace, prosperity, and longevity to the household.

Yamadeepdan is considered the beginning of the five-day Tihar festival. It is followed by Kag Tihar, Kukur Tihar, Laxmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Tika. The rituals and customs associated with Yamadeepdan may vary among communities and families.

Beyond being a religious ritual, Yamadeepdan is also a cultural tradition passed down through generations. The practice of lighting lamps symbolizes the wish for light, positivity, peace, and a long life, making the beginning of Tihar especially meaningful.

Pradosh Vrata

Pradosh Vrata

Triodashi is called Pradosh. Like Ekadashi, Pradosh is important every month, Vishnu is remembered in Ekadashi and Shiva is remembered in Pradosh. Pradosh begins 45 minutes before sunset and ends 45 minutes after sunset.

Pradosh Katha

It is mentioned in the scriptures that Lord Shiva cured the disease of the moon on the day of Triodashi, when the effect of the moon was diminishing.

Due to this, Pradosh Vrat is observed in Triodashi of every month in remembrance of Lord Shiva. It is more fruitful to worship Shiva in the time of pradosh.