{
  "id": 18105449,
  "title": "Dhanteras 2026: Key Rituals, Dos And Don’ts To Observe For Good Fortune And Prosperity",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/dhanteras-2026-key-rituals-dos-and-donts-to-observe-for-good-fortune",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-04T10:22:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/dhanteras-2026-key-rituals-dos-and-donts-to-observe-for-good-fortune-and-prosperity"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dhanteras is an important Hindu festival that takes place before Diwali, honoring the goddess of wealth and prosperity. This year, the celebration is set for November 6th. The main ritual involves Lakshmi Puja, which typically occurs in the evening. To partake in the festivities, several key actions are recommended.\n\nFirstly, it is vital to cleanse your home as a sign of welcoming Goddess Lakshmi. Lighting lamps and candles, especially in the evening, is highly encouraged. Purchasing gold or silver items, such as utensils, coins, or jewelry featuring deities like Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Goddess Saraswati, is also advised. Illuminating your home with traditional earthen lamps known as Yam Deepak, dedicated to Lord Yamaraj, can bring long-term prosperity.\n\nConsuming sattvic, pure vegetarian food is another important practice to follow. It is advised to refrain from buying sharp objects like knives, scissors, pins, and needles. Avoid donning black attire and ensure your home remains brightly lit with diyas and lights. Financial transactions, including lending or borrowing money, are to be avoided. Maintaining a harmonious and positive atmosphere is crucial; disagreements should be avoided. Consuming alcohol and non-vegetarian foods is also discouraged.\n\nLord Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, is believed to have brought divine health and healing. His emergence on Dhanteras symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, and good health over illness.",
  "summary": "Dhanteras is a traditional Hindu festival which comes before Diwali, and it is dedicated to the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. This year, the festival will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, with regional fervour. The festival centres around Lakshmi Puja, which usually takes place in the evening. To celebrate the festival in the right manner and seek blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}