Dhanteras 2025: Know date and other significant aspects
The festive season in India begins with the glow of Dhanteras. It is the first day of the Diwali celebrations, and the excitement is felt everywhere. Homes are cleaned and decorated, colourful rangoli is made at every doorstep, diyas are lit up in the evening, and families come together to celebrate health, wealth, and joy. But many people are wondering — when is Dhanteras 2025, and how should this special day be celebrated? Read further to know more.
New Delhi: The festive season in India begins with the glow of Dhanteras, a day that brings hope, happiness, and new beginnings. It is the first day of the Diwali celebrations, and the excitement is felt everywhere. Homes are cleaned and decorated, colourful rangoli is made at every doorstep, diyas are lit up in the evening, and families come together to celebrate health, wealth, and joy.
But many people are wondering — when is Dhanteras 2025, and how should this special day be celebrated?
When is Dhanteras 2025?
In 2025, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18. It is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. This day is considered very lucky for performing prayers, buying gold or silver, and welcoming positive energy into homes. Following the right timings ensures that your puja brings maximum blessings and happiness.
Dhanteras 2025 timing
Performing rituals during these times is believed to bring wealth, health, and good luck to your home.
Trayodashi Tithi begins: October 18, 12:18 PM
Trayodashi Tithi ends: October 19, 1:51 PM
Pradosh Kaal: October 18, 5:48 PM – 8:19 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: October 18, 7:15 PM – 9:11 PM
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: October 18, 7:15 PM – 8:19 PM
Why Dhanteras is important
Dhanteras is a festival that combines spiritual meaning with practical celebration. On this day:
1. Lord Dhanvantri, the god of health, is worshipped for well-being and long life.
2. Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is honoured to bring prosperity.
3. Lord Kuber, the treasurer of the gods, is worshipped to protect and grow wealth.
4. Buying gold, silver, or other useful items on Dhanteras is a tradition that symbolises inviting good fortune and prosperity into your home.
How to celebrate Dhanteras
Morning purification: Start the day with a holy bath to cleanse your body and mind.
Clean and decorate house: Pay special attention to the puja area. Use rangoli, flowers, and diyas to create a warm and inviting space.
Place idols: Arrange idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantri for the puja.
Light diyas and offer prayers: Light ghee lamps, offer sweets, garlands, and a tilak while praying with devotion.
Make auspicious purchases: Buy gold, silver, utensils, or new clothes during the shubh muhurat. Place them before the idols and bless them.
Evening ritual for protection: Light a diya facing southwest outside the home to honour Lord Yama and seek protection and good health.
Dhanteras is more than rituals and shopping. It is a day to show gratitude, welcome positivity, and spend time with loved ones. True wealth is not just money; it is also health, happiness, and the joy of being together.
On October 18, 2025, homes across India will shine with the soft glow of diyas, hearts will fill with hope, and families will celebrate the start of Diwali with love and togetherness. Dhanteras reminds us that light always wins over darkness, and simple traditions can bring happiness, peace, and prosperity into our lives.
Written by: Tanya Singh, Astropatri.com.
For any feedback, please contact hello@astropatri.com