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Dhanteras 2025: Date, Muhurat, Puja Vidhi & Significance

Dhanteras (also known as Dhantrayodashi) is the first and one of the most auspicious days of Diwali festivities. On this day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari to seek blessings for wealth, prosperity, health, and longevity. In 2025, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18. The Indian Express+3The Times of India+3AstroSage Magazine+3

📅 Dhanteras 2025: Date & Tithi

• Trayodashi Tithi begins: October 18, 2025, at about 12:18 PM IST The Times of India+2AstroSage Magazine+2

• Trayodashi Tithi ends: October 19, 2025, around 1:51 PM IST The Times of India+2AstroSage Magazine+2

• The festival is observed during Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the moon) in the Hindu month of Kartik. GaneshaSpeaks+2Rudraksha Ratna+2

Because the tithi extends into the next day, it is important to perform the puja within the correct muhurat (auspicious window).

⏳ Dhanteras 2025 Muhurat & Auspicious Time

To maximize the spiritual potency of your worship and purchases, here are the muhurat timings as per various Hindu calendars:

Event	Time (2025, IST)	Notes / City-wise variations
Puja Muhurat (general)	7:16 PM – 8:20 PM	Widely accepted across many panchangs Pawan Kaushik+5Drik Panchang+5The Times of India+5
Pradosh Kaal	5:48 PM – 8:19 PM	This evening bracket is considered sacred for Diwali-related rituals The Times of India+2Moneycontrol+2
Vrishabha Kaal	~7:15 PM – 9:11 PM	Overlaps with the evening muhurat, considered powerful The Times of India+2Moneycontrol+2

City-wise Variations (Select Examples)

• New Delhi: 7:16 PM – 8:20 PM The Indian Express+2Moneycontrol+2

• Mumbai: 7:49 PM – 8:41 PM The Indian Express+2Goodreturns+2

• Kolkata: 6:41 PM – 7:38 PM The Indian Express+2Moneycontrol+2

• Ahmedabad: 7:44 PM – 8:41 PM Drik Panchang+2Moneycontrol+2

• Bengaluru: 7:39 PM – 8:25 PM Moneycontrol+1

Because muhurat can differ slightly by location (due to longitude, local sunrise, etc.), always consult a trusted local panchang or astrologer to get exact times for your city. Vedantu+2AstroSage Magazine+2

🌟 Significance & Myths

1. Emergence of Lakshmi & Dhanvantari

The legend of Dhanteras is tied to the cosmic churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan). From that churning emerged Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician carrying the pot (kalash) of amrit (nectar). Thus, Dhanteras is a confluence of prosperity and health. The Indian Express+3Rudraksha Ratna+3GaneshaSpeaks+3

2. Worship of Wealth & Health

• Goddess Lakshmi: invoked for abundance, prosperity, good fortune

• Lord Kubera: the treasurer of gods, to protect wealth

• Lord Dhanvantari: to bless devotees with good health and disease-free life The Indian Express+3Rudraksha Ratna+3Vedantu+3

Thus Dhanteras uniquely balances material well-being with physical wellness.

3. Buying New Items

On Dhanteras, purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils and gadgets is considered auspicious. The belief is that new “dhan” (wealth) brought home invites prosperity for the coming year. Vedantu+3The Times of India+3Rudraksha Ratna+3

4. Yama Deep / Lamp for Yama

Another ritual is lighting a row of lamps (Yama Deep) at the entrance of the house, symbolizing protection from death or negative energies and honoring Lord Yama, the god of death. Rudraksha Ratna+1

🕉️ Dhanteras Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step)

Here’s a simplified ritual you can follow:

1. Clean and Prepare: Clean the entire house and especially the puja room. Draw rangoli at the entrance. Vedantu+2Rudraksha Ratna+2

2. Arrange Deities: Place idols or images of Lakshmi, Kubera, Dhanvantari, optionally Lord Ganesha. Rudraksha Ratna+1

3. Kalash Setup: Use a copper or silver pot filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut—place it near the idols. Vedantu+1

4. Lighting & Offerings: Light diyas and incense. Offer flowers, kumkum, rice, fruits, sweets, and coins. Vedantu+2The Indian Express+2

5. Chant Mantras & Aarti: Use Lakshmi, Kubera, and Dhanvantari mantras. A commonly recited one for Dhanvantari is:

   “Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalasha Hastaya …” Rudraksha Ratna+2The Indian Express+2

6. Yama Deep / Night Lamps: Keep a lamp burning through the night at your doorstep. Rudraksha Ratna+2Vedantu+2

7. Charity & Donations: Offer food, clothes, or help to those in need. Doing acts of charity is believed to increase the spiritual merit. Rudraksha Ratna+1

✅ Tips for Observing Dhanteras 2025

• Plan Purchases Wisely: Try to make your gold/silver or utensil purchases within the auspicious muhurat. The Times of India+2Moneycontrol+2

• Don’t Borrow or Repay Debt: It is considered inauspicious to borrow money or repay existing loans on Dhanteras. AstroSage Panchang+1

• Light Lamps Early: Begin lighting diyas as evening approaches and keep one main lamp burning through the night.

• Keep Puja Simple & Sincere: The purity of devotion matters more than elaborate rituals.

• Check Local Panchang: Since muhurat can shift slightly by region, confirm timing from a reliable local source.