Dhanteras, the auspicious beginning of the Diwali festivities, falls this year on Saturday, October 18, 2025. Celebrated with enthusiasm across India, this festival combines devotion, tradition, and the joy of inviting prosperity and health into homes. It is the first step of the five-day Diwali celebrations, setting the tone for spiritual and material abundance.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Timings
According to the Drik Panchang, the Trayodashi tithi begins at 12:18 pm on October 18 and ends at 1:51 pm on October 19. The Shubh Puja Muhurat in New Delhi is from 7:16 pm to 8:20 pm, considered the most favourable time for performing sacred rituals. Devotees prepare to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari into their homes during these auspicious hours.
Significance of Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is derived from the words ‘Dhan’ meaning wealth, and ‘Teras’ signifying the thirteenth day of the lunar fortnight. This day holds immense spiritual and cultural importance:
- It marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and the God of Ayurveda, symbolising health, wellness, and longevity.
- Devotees also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, the deities of wealth and prosperity, invoking blessings for abundance, happiness, and well-being.
- The day is linked to the legendary Samudra Manthan (cosmic churning of the ocean), during which Goddess Lakshmi and other treasures emerged, making it auspicious to seek divine blessings for prosperity.
Rituals and Puja Vidhi of Dhanteras
Observing Dhanteras involves a combination of spiritual devotion and traditional customs:
- Worship of Lord Dhanvantari: Devotees pray for good health, immunity, and protection from diseases. Medications, Ayurvedic items, or symbolic offerings are placed during the puja.
- Goddess Lakshmi Puja: Clean and decorate the home with lamps, rangoli, and flowers. Offerings of sweets, coins, and new utensils are made to invite prosperity.
- Purchase of Wealth Symbols: Buying gold, silver, or valuable items on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious, believed to bring fortune and long-lasting prosperity.
- Lighting Yama Deepam: A lamp is placed at the entrance of homes in the evening to honour Lord Yama, the God of Death, seeking protection for the family from untimely mishaps.
- Evening Aarti: The puja concludes with aarti, chanting of mantras, and distribution of prasad among family members, symbolising blessings for health and wealth.
One famous legend tells the story of Goddess Lakshmi blessing a diligent farmer with immense wealth after he worshipped her on Dhanteras. Since then, devotees have believed that honouring Goddess Lakshmi on this day ensures happiness, financial stability, and protection from adversity.
How Dhanteras Starts the Diwali Celebrations?
Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali celebrations, which continue as follows:
- Choti Diwali: October 20, 2025
- Lakshmi Puja: October 21, 2025
- Govardhan Puja: October 22, 2025
- Bhai Dooj: October 23, 2025
By observing Dhanteras, devotees not only prepare their homes and hearts for Diwali but also embrace a holistic celebration of health, wealth, and familial bonds.
Dhanteras 2025 is a day that beautifully intertwines faith, culture, and prosperity. From worshipping Lord Dhanvantari for health to honouring Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, the rituals and customs reflect centuries-old traditions that continue to bring joy and abundance into millions of homes. With the auspicious Shubh Muhurat on October 18, families across India will celebrate with lamps, rangoli, and prayers, welcoming a year filled with health, happiness, and fortune.
Also Read: Diwali 2025 Calendar: Dates, Significance and Puja Timings
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