Dhanteras 2025: Know Date, Time, Rituals and Significance

Dhanteras 2025, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the joyful beginning of the Diwali festival. It is a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health. People celebrate by cleaning their homes, lighting diyas, buying gold or utensils, and performing Lakshmi Puja to invite good luck, prosperity, and happiness into their lives.

Dhanteras 2025 – Date and Time

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations. It is observed on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi Tithi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.

In 2025, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18.

Important Timings (According to Drik Panchang)

• Trayodashi Tithi Begins: October 18 – 12:18 PM
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends: October 19 – 01:51 PM
• Pradosh Kaal: October 18 – 05:48 PM to 08:19 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: October 18 – 07:15 PM to 09:11 PM
• Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: October 18 – 07:15 PM to 08:19 PM

The Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal are considered the most auspicious times to perform Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras.

Rituals to be Performed on Dhanteras

The Dhanteras Puja is performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal when Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari are worshipped. Here’s how devotees celebrate:

• Clean and decorate your home — especially entrances, as it’s believed Goddess Lakshmi visits clean, well-lit homes.
• Light diyas (lamps) — four clay or flour lamps are placed at the entrance to invite good energy.
• Worship the deities — Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Dhanvantari, Kubera, and Yama.
• Offerings — Present flowers, sweets, fruits, and incense to the gods.
• Buying gold or metal — Purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils is considered very auspicious on this day.
• Yama Deepam ritual — A special four-faced lamp is lit near the main door to honor Yamaraj, the god of death, believed to protect family members from untimely death.

What do People Buy on Dhanteras?

Dhanteras is famous as a day of auspicious shopping. People believe that buying metals brings long-lasting prosperity.

Common purchases include:

• Gold and silver jewellery
• Copper, brass, and silver utensils
• Household items such as brooms, lamps, and kitchenware
• Electronics like phones, refrigerators, and laptops
• Vehicles and tools for new beginnings
• Clay or metal idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha for Diwali Puja

Deities Worshipped on Dhanteras

• Lord Dhanvantari: He is known as the god of health and Ayurveda. Worshipping him brings good health, protection from illness, and a long life.
• Goddess Lakshmi: The goddess of wealth and prosperity, she is worshipped for financial success, abundance, and happiness in life.
• Lord Ganesha: The remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesha is prayed to for wisdom, peace, and smooth beginnings in business and family life.
• Lord Kubera: As the god of wealth and treasures, Kubera is worshipped for financial stability and business growth.
• Lord Yama: On this day, a Yama Deep (lamp for Yama) is lit at the entrance to protect family members from untimely death and misfortune.

Significance of Dhantrayodashi

Dhanteras marks the start of the five-day Diwali festival, symbolizing health, wealth, and renewal. It is believed that on this day, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) with a pot of nectar of life (Amrit), signifying health and longevity.

Spiritually, Dhanteras reminds us to:

• Value both health and wealth equally.
• Begin new ventures with positive energy.
• Cleanse our homes and minds to welcome prosperity.
• Light diyas to remove darkness and negativity from our lives.