Dhanteras 2025 Date and Time: Puja Muhurat, and All Other Details of The Auspicious Day
With the festival time ringing around, Dhanteras kick-starts the merriment of Diwali across India. It is a day to resell the household items of gold or silver, purchasing new products and treating themselves by spending their hard-earned money. Dhanteras in 2025 will be observed with reverence and faith throughout the nation. Here is everything you need to know about Dhanteras 2025 date, time and puja muhurat.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Day
According to Hindu calendar, Dhanteras occurs on the Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of kartik. In 2025, Dhanteras will be observed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025. The festival is called Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi.
It is the day Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the churning of the Ocean with a pot of Amrit during the Samudra Manthan. Therefore, it is an auspicious day for your health and wealth.
Dhanteras 2025 Puja Muhurat and Shubh timing
Astrologers believe that the Dhanteras Puja, which is conducted during the Pradosh Kaal, is very fortunate. The Pradosh Kaal basically devides the day time from after sun-set and spans for two hours and twenty minutes approximately.
It is estimated that the Dhanteras Puja Muhurat for 2025 will be:
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 6:45 pm to 8:25 pm (approx)
Trayodashi Tithi Begins = 12:10 PM on October 21, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 1:45 PM on October 22, 2025
Timings will vary as per the city and region, so all devotees are requested to check their local Panchang for more details.
Significance of Dhanteras
Dhanteras is said to be associated with prosperity, wealth, and health. On this day, worshippers pray to Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. It is believed that buying things made of iron such as gold, silver and kitchen utensils also brings in prosperity and positive energy into the house.
Accordingly, people decorate and light up their homes with lamps in the evening to receive Goddess Lakshmi — the goddess of wealth and prosperity who is believed to drive away darkness and bring good fortune as well. A lot of families also give their homes a clean and decorate them as it is believed that Goddess Lakshmi only goes to clean places.
Rituals and Traditions
Cleaning and Decoration: Homes and offices are swept up and decorated with rangoli, flowers, and lights.
Purchasing Precious Metals: Gold, silver and new utensils are purchased as buying it on this day is believed to be lucky.
Lighting Diyas: In the evening, diyas are lit to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and to dispell negativity.
Dhanvantari Puja: The one who wants to secure a good health and extra years in life perform this puja for the Lord Dhanavantari.
Lakshmi-Kuber Puja: Lakshmi and Kubera are worshipped during this time to receive wealth and success.
Best Buys of Dhanteras 2025
Gold and silver coins
Jewelry
Brass or steel utensils
New house items or vehicles
Electronic gadgets for household use
It is believed that whatever one buys on this day is fruitful and a good start.
Precautions to Follow
Do not bring any sharp or iron made object while you buy the stuff. Additionally, it is considered inauspicious to take or give money on this day.
Conclusion
Dhanteras 2025 will get new hope and positivity for all the houses. The festival of lights not just starts the celebration of Diwali but also tells us the significance of cleanliness, faith and wealth in life. Doing puja in the correct muhurat and along with customs can invite health, wealth, and happiness to your house.
FAQs on Dhanteras 2025
Q1: When is Dhanteras 2025?
Dhanteras 2025 Date Dhanteras in 2025 will be observed on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
Q2: What is the puja muhurat for Dhanteras 2025?
The Dhanteras puja muhurat is from 6:45 PM to 8:25 PM, however the timings can vary in different regions.
Q3: Why do people purchase gold on Dhanteras?
Purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras is considered to be auspicious and it brings wealth and prosperity in the entire year.
Q4: Who are the Gods worshiped during Dhanteras?
Worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for good health and wealth.
Q5: What must be abandoned on Dhanteras?
Do not purchase anything made of iron, sharp tools or things colored black, as these products are considered as a harbinger of evil on this day.
May on this Dhanteras Maa Lakshmi bless you with Happiness, Good Health and Wealth. Adhere to the right time and date for Lakshmi Puja, purchase shubh puja saamagri elements, and unlock the doors of your house for Maa Lakshmi to welcome into their abode who every Hindu ask to be there with them in bright future.
