Dhanteras 2025: Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the joyous Diwali festivities.
This auspicious day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, seeking their divine blessings for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
Homes glow with the warm light of diyas, twinkling lamps, and colourful decorations, filling the air with positivity, hope, and festive cheer.
If you and your loved ones are celebrating this beautiful festival, here’s everything you need to know about Dhanteras 2025 — including the correct date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, and its spiritual significance.
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Dhanteras 2025 Date: October 18 or 19?
Dhanteras 2025: Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the joyous Diwali festivities.
This auspicious day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, seeking their divine blessings for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
Homes glow with the warm light of diyas, twinkling lamps, and colourful decorations, filling the air with positivity, hope, and festive cheer.
If you and your loved ones are celebrating this beautiful festival, here’s everything you need to know about Dhanteras 2025 — including the correct date, shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, and its spiritual significance.
Dhanteras 2025: Puja Muhurat and Timings
Here are the important city-wise muhurats you need to note for Dhanteras 2025:
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:48 PM to 8:20 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:16 PM to 9:11 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:18 PM on 18th October, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 1:51 PM on 19th October, 2025
The best time to perform the Dhanteras puja is during the Pradosh Kaal when Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus period) is prevailing, as Goddess Lakshmi is believed to reside in this lagna.
Dhanteras 2025: Significance of the Festival
The word Dhanteras comes from ‘Dhan’ (wealth) and ‘Teras’ (thirteenth day). It is believed that on this day, Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda, emerged from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) with a pot of nectar.
Hence, Dhanteras is also celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti – a day associated with health and well-being.
For Hindus, Dhanteras holds immense importance as it marks the first day of Diwali, symbolizing new beginnings, prosperity, and happiness.
Devotees believe that performing Lakshmi Puja on this day attracts good luck and financial growth for the upcoming year.
It is also said that buying precious metals like gold or silver, new utensils, or even small silver coins on Dhanteras brings fortune and abundance into one’s home.
Dhanteras City-wise Timings:
| City | Timings |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Gurgaon | 7:17 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Jaipur | 7:24 PM to 8:26 PM |
| Kolkata | 6:41 PM to 7:38 PM |
| Pune | 7:46 PM to 8:38 PM |
| Chennai | 7:28 PM to 8:15 PM |
| Noida | 7:15 PM to 08:19 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 7:44 PM to 8:41 PM |
| Bengaluru | 7:39 PM to 8:25 PM |
| Mumbai | 7:49 PM to 8:41 PM |
| Chandigarh | 7:14 PM to 8:20 PM |
| Hyderabad | 7:29 PM to 8:20 PM |
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide
Clean and decorate your home
Begin the day by cleaning the house thoroughly, as Goddess Lakshmi is believed to visit clean and peaceful homes. Decorate the entrance with rangoli designs, flowers, and diyas to welcome her divine presence.
Set up the puja altar
Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari on a clean cloth. Decorate them with fresh flowers, kumkum, and sandalwood paste.
Light diyas
In the evening, light earthen lamps (diyas) at the main entrance and throughout the home to remove negativity and invite positivity.
Perform Lakshmi – Kubera Puja
Offer flowers, sweets, fruits, and incense sticks. Chant Lakshmi mantras and Kubera mantras while offering prayers for wealth, peace, and happiness.
Light the Yam Deepam
A small but important ritual on Dhanteras night is lighting the Yam Deepam — a lamp kept outside the house, facing south. This is done to please Lord Yama, the god of death, and protect the family from any untimely death or mishap.
Buy something new
It is considered auspicious to purchase items like gold, silver, kitchenware, or gadgets. Many also buy new clothes or jewelry as a sign of prosperity and renewal.
What to Buy on Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras is considered one of the most auspicious days for shopping. You can buy these items below:
- Gold or silver jewelry and coins
- New utensils or kitchen appliances
- Lakshmi-Ganesha idols
- Electronic gadgets or home décor items
- New clothes and gifts for loved ones
Businessmen also perform an account book puja on this day to seek blessings for success in their ventures.
Conclusion
Dhanteras 2025, falling on October 18, will mark the beautiful beginning of the five-day Diwali celebration. The festival reminds us that cleanliness, devotion, and gratitude invite divine blessings into our homes.
As you light diyas and decorate your house this Dhanteras, may Goddess Lakshmi fill your life with endless wealth and happiness, and Lord Dhanvantari bless you with good health and peace.
Celebrate this Dhanteras 2025 with love, devotion, and prosperity — and let your home shine with the glow of diyas and the warmth of togetherness.
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