Dhanteras is on Tuesday, October 29. Diwali festival will start from this day. There will be auspicious times throughout the day for all kinds of purchases, investments and new beginnings. Tripushkar Yoga is being formed on this day, it is believed that the work done in this Yoga gives 3 times the results. Dhanvantari, Kuber and Lakshmi puja will take place in the evening. A lamp will also be donated for Yama.
This time the festival of lights is not 5 but 6 days: Dhanteras on 29th and Lakshmi Puja on 31st, Amavasya of bathing and donation will be on 1st November.
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