📅 Date and Auspicious Timings
- Dhanteras Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: October 18 at 12:18 PM
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: October 19 at 1:51 PM
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Delhi): 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:48 PM to 8:20 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:16 PM to 9:11 PM
(Please confirm with your local Panchang for accuracy based on your city.)
🌟 Significance of the Festival
Dhanteras, also known as Dhan Trayodashi, is celebrated on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. It marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and is dedicated to wealth, health, and prosperity.
This day is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who emerged during the Samudra Manthan holding a pot of Amrit (nectar).
People worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari on this day to invite abundance and good health into their lives.
🛐 Rituals and Traditions
🔅 Pre-Puja Preparations
- Clean the home and decorate the entrance with rangoli and oil lamps (diyas).
- Install idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh, Lord Dhanvantari, and Lord Kuber in the puja area.
🔅 Puja Vidhi (Worship Method)
- Begin the puja by lighting a lamp and offering prayers to Lord Ganesh.
- Offer lotus flowers, turmeric, kumkum, sweets, and rice to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer yellow sweets and tulsi leaves to Lord Dhanvantari.
- Offer white sweets to Lord Kuber and chant:
“Om Hreem Kuberaya Namah” - Perform aarti and distribute prasad to family and guests.
🛍️ What to Buy on Dhanteras?
Purchasing new items on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious. Common things people buy:
- Gold or Silver: Coins, jewellery, or utensils
- Metal Utensils: Preferably in copper, brass, or steel
- Lakshmi-Ganesh Idols: Especially for Diwali puja
- Electronics or Gadgets: New appliances or digital items
- Vehicles: Car, bike, scooter etc.
Note: It is considered inauspicious to lend or borrow money on Dhanteras.
🕯️ Yama Deepam
On Dhanteras night, a lamp is lit in the name of Lord Yama (God of Death) and placed outside the main entrance of the home facing south. This ritual, called Yama Deep Daan, is believed to protect the family from untimely death and ensure good health.
🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is it necessary to only buy gold or silver?
No, while gold and silver are traditional, you can also buy electronics, utensils, vehicles, or anything new. It’s about bringing auspicious energy into your life.
Q2. Should we avoid taking or giving loans on Dhanteras?
Yes, it’s considered inauspicious to take or give loans or borrow money on this day.
Q3. Can unmarried people perform the Dhanteras puja?
Yes, anyone — regardless of marital status — can worship for wealth, good health, and prosperity.
📝 Conclusion
Dhanteras is not just a day of shopping — it’s a divine opportunity to invite health, wealth, and positive energy into your home. Through proper worship, clean intentions, and good deeds, this day marks the beginning of a spiritually and materially prosperous Diwali.