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Dhanteras Puja in Chennai, also called Dhantrayodashi, marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It falls on the Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik.
On this day, families worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, for wealth, good health, and a stable year ahead.
Families perform the puja in the evening Pradosh Kaal and light a Yama Deepam outside the home after sunset. Chennai has its own way of celebrating Diwali.
In most Tamil homes, Deepavali begins before sunrise on Naraka Chaturdashi with an oil bath and Deepavali Marundhu, so Dhanteras is not a traditional Tamil festival day. It is observed mainly by the city’s large North Indian community.
Marwari, Gujarati, Jain, and Sindhi families in Sowcarpet, George Town, Purasawalkam, and T. Nagar treat it as a major day, and Chennai’s jewellers and traders make it one of the busiest gold-buying days of the year.
Many Tamil families and working professionals in Anna Nagar, Velachery, and OMR now also mark the day with a Lakshmi-Kuber Puja.
Finding a Pandit who understands the Dhanteras vidhi, speaks your language, and can reach you at the right muhurat is not easy in Chennai. That is where 99Pandit helps.
We connect you with verified, experienced Dhanteras Puja Pandits who perform the complete Lakshmi-Kuber-Dhanvantari Puja with full Vedic accuracy at your doorstep, in Hindi, Tamil, or the language your family prefers.
There are primarily three types of Dhanteras Puja, each serving a different purpose.
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| Dhaniya | Jewellery, or utensil bought on the day | New gold or silver coin |
| Idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Kuber & Dhanvantari | Jaggery | Kauri |
| Haldi gaanth | Copper or brass kalash | Coconut |
| Mango leaves | Akshat | Haldi |
| Kumkum | Roli | Chandan |
| Moli | Durva grass | Seasonal fruits |
| Sweets | Panchamrit | Dhoop |
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Our Pandit performs the puja with full Vedic rituals.
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Our experienced Pandit ensures the Puja is observed following the correct ritual sequence in accordance with the scriptural records.
Lord Ganesha is worshipped first to remove obstacles from the puja.
The Pandit takes a formal vow in your name and gotra, stating the purpose of the puja.
A kalash with holy water, mango leaves, and a coconut is established to invite divine presence.
Lord Dhanvantari is invoked and worshipped for health and well-being of the family.
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are invoked with Vedic mantras and offered flowers, kumkum, akshat, dhaniya-gur, and naivedya.
The new gold, silver, or utensils are worshipped. For businesses, the cash box, account books, and tools are also worshipped.
The puja ends with Aarti, and the prasad is shared with family members and guests.
Every Pandit on our platform is background-checked and tested for scriptural knowledge. We match you with a Dhanteras Puja Pandit who knows Lakshmi-Kuber Puja, Dhanvantari Puja, and Yama Deepam, not a general-purpose priest.
Whether your family follows North Indian customs or you prefer the puja explained in Tamil, Telugu, or Gujarati, we help you find a Pandit who matches your tradition.
From Sowcarpet and T. Nagar to Adyar, Anna Nagar, Velachery, and OMR, our Pandit network helps you find a Pandit near you.
All costs are shared before you confirm your booking, so there are no last-minute add-ons.
Our pandits are available across every major Chennai locality. If you don't see your area listed? Contact us, we will cover it too.
| South Chennai | Central Chennai | West Chennai | East Chennai | North Chennai |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taramani | T. Nagar | Perungudi | OMR stretch | Purasawalkam |
| Sholinganallur | Mylapore | Tambaram | Chromepet | Ambattur |
| Velachery | Egmore | Maduravoyal | Pallavaram | Kilpauk |
| Adyar | Nungambakkam | Porur | and nearby areas | Anna Nagar |
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In 2026, Dhanteras falls on Friday, November 6, and the main Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is on November 8. The Dhanteras Puja is done in the evening Pradosh Kaal, and your Pandit will confirm the exact muhurat for Chennai.
Traditional Tamil Deepavali is observed on Naraka Chaturdashi, so Dhanteras is mainly celebrated by North Indian communities and by many others who buy gold on this day. Any family can perform the Lakshmi-Kuber and Dhanvantari Puja at home on Dhanteras, and 99Pandit can connect you with a Pandit who explains the vidhi in Hindi, Tamil, or your preferred language.
Yes, 99Pandit offers Dhanteras Puja at homes, jewellery stores, shops, offices, and apartment communities. You can book separate sessions for your home and your business and confirm at the time of booking whether the Pandit will arrange the puja samagri.
You can book a verified Dhanteras Puja Pandit through 99Pandit in a few steps online, or by calling our support team. Share your locality, preferred language, and puja type, and we will confirm your Pandit and muhurat.
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