- By Kashish Rai
- Wed, 15 Oct 2025 12:40 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dhanteras 2025 Date And Time: Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras is a sacred Hindu festival that marks the start of the 5-day Diwali festivities in Hinduism. According to the Hindu Panchang, Dhanteras falls on the 13th day or Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month. This day falls 2 days before Diwali or Deepawali utsav. The word Dhanteras is made up of two words: 'Dhan' meaning 'wealth' and 'Teras' meaning the 13th day. On this sacred occasion, Hindus worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi with full rituals. In some regions of India, Dhanteras is also celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti or the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18th October 2025, Saturday.
Check out all the important details regarding the date, time, shubh muhurat, significance and rituals associated with this sacred festival below:
Dhanteras 2025: Date And Time
This year, Dhanteras 2025 will be celebrated on 18th October 2025, Saturday. According to the Hindu Panchang, Trayodashi tithi begins at 12:18 PM on 18th October 2025 and ends at 01:51 PM on 19th October 2025.
Dhanteras 2025: Shubh Muhurat
The generic Dhanteras 2025 shubh muhurat for puja falls between 06:44 PM to 07:42 PM. The Pradosh Kaal falls between 05:13 PM to 07:42 PM and Vrishabha Kaal falls between 06:44 PM to 08:42 PM.
Dhanteras 2025: City-Wise Muhurat
Below is the list of city-wise muhurat for Dhanteras Puja according to the Panchang:
07:46 PM to 08:38 PM - Pune
07:16 PM to 08:20 PM - New Delhi
07:28 PM to 08:15 PM - Chennai
07:24 PM to 08:26 PM - Jaipur
07:29 PM to 08:20 PM - Hyderabad
07:17 PM to 08:20 PM - Gurgaon
07:14 PM to 08:20 PM - Chandigarh
06:41 PM to 07:38 PM - Kolkata
07:49 PM to 08:41 PM - Mumbai
07:39 PM to 08:25 PM - Bengaluru
07:44 PM to 08:41 PM - Ahmedabad
07:15 PM to 08:19 PM - Noida
Dhanteras is observed on the 13th day of the Kartik month. (Image Source: Freepik)
Dhanteras 2025: Significance
According to the sacred Hindu scriptures, Dhantrayodashi is considered auspicious because it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi appeared on this day with Lord Kubera during the churning of the ocean. Since then, people have begun worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera to lead a successful life. Buying precious metals like gold or silver on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, as it symbolises the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi into the home. Dhanteras is also favourable for starting a new business or purchasing a house, car, or jewellery.
As per the Panchang, Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi to receive happiness and prosperity. Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is particularly performed during Pradosh Kaal. It is believed that this is the time of Sthira Lagna and worshipping Devi Lakshmi during this time will ensure that she will always reside in the home Dhanteras is especially important for businessmen and shopkeepers.
Dhanteras 2025: Rituals
On the sacred occasion of Dhanteras, people decorate their homes and offices with lamps, lights, rangoli and flowers. Traditional and colourful rangoli designs are drawn on doorways. Footprints of Goddess Lakshmi are also drawn at the entrance of the house. On Dhanteras, people wake up before sunrise and take a bath. After morning prayers, they prepare for the Lakshmi Puja in the evening.
In the evening, the entire family gathers together to worship Goddess Lakshmi, offering ghee lamps, flowers, kumkum, and rice. People also worship Lord Kubera on this day to receive double blessings and benefits. Delicious sweets and savoury dishes are prepared to offer to Goddess Lakshmi. Lord Dhanvantri is also worshipped on this day and devotees offer heartfelt prayers to him to seek his blessings for good health.
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In Maharashtra, there is a special tradition of preparing 'Naivedya' (sweets) made from fennel and jaggery on Dhanteras. Some devotees observe a fast from morning and break the fast after the Lakshmi Puja. Prasad is consumed with the entire family and distributed among friends and family members. People spend this day reciting hymns and devotional songs in praise of Goddess Lakshmi. Additionally, there is a significant tradition of lighting a Yamadeep (a sacred lamp) on Dhanteras. This ritual involves lighting a diya outside the house for Lord Yama, the god of death. It is believed that lighting the sacred lamp called Yama Deepam or Deep helps ward off negativity and prevents premature death or Akal Mrityu for any family member, with the blessings of Yama Dev.
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