Dhanteras 2025 marks the beginning of the grand Diwali festival. Also known as Dhantrayodashi, this day holds deep spiritual and cultural significance for Hindus. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the god of prosperity, to seek blessings for happiness, success, and abundance.
Homes across India light up with diyas, candles, and colourful decorations, symbolizing the triumph of light over darkness and good fortune entering every household.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Muhurat
According to Drik Panchang, Dhanteras in 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18. The day will feature special puja rituals and auspicious timings (Shubh Muhurat) for performing the Lakshmi-Kubera Puja and making new purchases.
Here are the important Dhanteras 2025 timings:
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 7:16 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:48 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:16 p.m. to 9:11 p.m.
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:18 p.m. on October 18
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 1:51 p.m. on October 19
City-Wise Dhanteras Puja Timings 2025
| City | Puja Timing (Local Time) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 7:16 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. |
| Mumbai | 7:49 p.m. – 8:41 p.m. |
| Pune | 7:46 p.m. – 8:38 p.m. |
| Bengaluru | 7:39 p.m. – 8:25 p.m. |
| Chennai | 7:28 p.m. – 8:15 p.m. |
| Jaipur | 7:24 p.m. – 8:26 p.m. |
| Ahmedabad | 7:44 p.m. – 8:41 p.m. |
| Hyderabad | 7:29 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. |
| Kolkata | 6:41 p.m. – 7:38 p.m. |
| Chandigarh | 7:14 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. |
| Noida | 7:15 p.m. – 8:19 p.m. |
| Gurgaon | 7:17 p.m. – 8:20 p.m. |
These timings are based on the Pradosh Kaal, which is considered highly auspicious for performing Dhanteras Puja.
Dhanteras 2025 Puja Rituals
The Dhanteras Puja begins with an early morning bath and thorough cleaning of the house, especially the puja area. Many people decorate their homes with rangoli, flowers, and lamps to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
During the Shubh Muhurat, devotees place idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari on a clean platform or altar. Offer tilak, flowers, sweets, incense, and diyas while chanting prayers and mantras.
It is also a tradition to purchase gold, silver, utensils, or new household items on Dhanteras, as these symbolize prosperity and good beginnings. The purchased items are placed before the deities during the puja to attract blessings.
Significance of Dhanteras
The word Dhanteras comes from two Sanskrit words — Dhan (wealth) and Teras (thirteenth day). It falls on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) on this day. Hence, devotees pray to her for prosperity and well-being.
This day also commemorates the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and the god of Ayurveda. Many people worship him for health and protection from illnesses.
Across India, markets and jewellery shops remain crowded as people purchase gold, silver coins, and ornaments. The evening glows with lamps and Lakshmi Puja, filling homes with peace and positivity.
Final Thoughts
Dhanteras 2025 marks a fresh start filled with hope, health, and happiness. As diyas light up homes and hearts, devotees seek the divine blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for wealth and success. This day reminds everyone that prosperity is not just material but also spiritual — a time to cleanse negativity and welcome abundance into life.
