Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18 October 2025. This is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. On this day, special people worship Lord Dhanvantari
and Goddess Lakshmi. There is a special tradition of lighting diyas on this day. This ritual starts from Dhanteras and continues for the next five days. However, on Dhanteras itself, lighting 13 diyas holds special significance.
Significance Of Lighting 13 Diyas And Where To Place Them?
- First Diya: Place the first diya in the southern corner of the house, representing the direction of Yama, the god of death. It is believed that doing this can prevent untimely death.
- Second Diya: Light a ghee diya in the worship area of the house. Make sure this is oriented towards the northeast direction, in front of the deities.
- Third Diya: Place a diya at the main entrance. This is believed to protect the family from evil eyes.
- Fourth Diya: Light the fourth diya near the Tulsi plant in your house.
- Fifth Diya: Place the fifth diya on the rooftop after cleaning it. This is believed to protect your house.
- Sixth Diya: Place a mustard oil diya under a peepal tree. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in the peepal tree and this practice is believed to prevent financial losses.
- Seventh Diya: Light the seventh diya in a nearby temple.
- Eighth Diya: Light the eighth diya near the trash area in the house.
- Ninth Diya: Place a diya outside the bathroom.
- Tenth Diya: Light the tenth diya on the windowsills of your home.
- Eleventh Diya: Placing a diya in the kitchen is believed to ward off hunger.
- Twelfth Diya: Lighting a diya under a bael tree on the night of Dhanteras is believed to increase wealth in the household.
- Thirteenth Diya: Finally, place the last diya at a crossroad near your house.
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