New Delhi, Oct. 18, 2025

Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and is celebrated with devotion and joy across India. This sacred day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the god of riches. Devotees pray for prosperity, abundance, and good health while decorating their homes with diyas, lamps, and flowers to invite positive energy and happiness. The festival also has a connection with Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health, making it a day to seek overall well-being.

This year, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025. According to Drik Panchang, the Dhanteras puja muhurat is from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM. The Pradosh Kaal is observed from 5:48 PM to 8:20 PM, and Vrishabha Kaal lasts from 7:16 PM to 9:11 PM. Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:18 PM on October 18 and ends at 1:51 PM on October 19.

City-wise timings for the Dhanteras puja muhurat are provided to help devotees perform their rituals at the most auspicious time. In New Delhi, the muhurat is from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM, in Gurgaon from 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 8:19 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, and Hyderabad 7:29 PM to 8:20 PM. Devotees are encouraged to follow these timings to ensure their prayers are performed during the most favorable period.

On Dhanteras, it is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, new kitchenware, gadgets, and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Business owners often perform a special puja at their workplaces to seek prosperity and success for the year ahead. Homes are cleaned thoroughly, and new clothes are worn to mark the festival’s start. People also light diyas and place a Yam Deepam in their homes to ward off untimely death and negative influences, symbolizing protection and long life for family members.

Families perform the puja by placing idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera on a clean platform, offering flowers, sweets, and prayers. Chanting mantras and singing devotional songs or bhajans are part of the rituals. Many also make donations or help the needy, emphasizing the spirit of giving and community during the festival.

Dhanteras is a time for celebration, reflection, and preparation for the following days of Diwali, which include Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi Puja, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. By observing traditions, lighting lamps, and performing the puja at the right muhurat, devotees hope to attract wealth, good health, and happiness into their homes for the coming year.

 Dhanteras 2025: Auspicious Day for Wealth, Health, and Prosperity

Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, is celebrated to honor Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari, seeking blessings for wealth, health, and prosperity. This year, it falls on October 18, with the puja muhurat from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM. Devotees light diyas, decorate homes, wear new clothes, and perform rituals to invite positive energy. It is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, kitchenware, and idols, while businesses perform special pujas for success. Dhanteras marks the start of Diwali celebrations, spreading joy, positivity, and festive spirit across households and communities.