Dhanteras 2025: Auspicious Beginnings of Wealth and Health

Dhanteras is a significant Hindu festival marking the beginning of Diwali and is celebrated to invite wealth, prosperity, and good health into homes through special rituals and purchases, particularly of precious metals like gold and silver. It is observed on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna Paksha during the Kartik month and honors both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, who is regarded as the god of Ayurveda and health.​

Dhanteras: Historical and Spiritual Significance

Dhanteras combines “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (thirteenth), symbolizing an auspicious day dedicated to the prosperity and well-being of families. According to Hindu mythology, Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean during the legendary Samudra Manthana (churning of the ocean) carrying the nectar of immortality, making this day especially sacred for prayers relating to health and good fortune.​

Dhanteras Rituals and Customs

• On Dhanteras, homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with colorful rangoli designs, lanterns, flowers, and candles to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari.​

• Devotees commonly draw small footprints with rice flour and vermillion throughout the house to symbolize Lakshmi’s arrival.​

• Evening rituals involve performing Lakshmi Puja during the auspicious muhurat, lighting clay lamps (diyas), and singing devotional songs (bhajans) to honor the deities.​

• Prasad, sweets, and offerings of fruits, wheat flour halwa, and the Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee) are presented to the gods, breaking the day’s fast after the puja.​

• Traditional purchases include jewelry, precious metals, kitchenware, and new household items, believed to bring wealth and secure future prosperity.​

Ways to Celebrate Dhanteras

• Clean and adorn the home with lights, rangoli, and flowers to create a welcoming atmosphere for the goddess.​

• Buy gold, silver, coins, utensils, or appliances as a sign of inviting prosperity and positive energy.​

• Participate in family pujas, light diyas at entrances and rooms, and make offerings to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari.​

• Prepare and share sweets and festive dishes with family and neighbors, fostering a sense of unity and goodwill.​

• Extend charity to the needy, as acts of giving are considered to multiply blessings.​

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat

For 2025, Dhanteras falls on Tuesday, October 29th. The auspicious time for puja is from 7:01 PM to 8:52 PM, though timings may differ by location, so it is advised to consult a local priest or calendar for exact muhurat.​

Dhanteras is not just about material wealth, but also a reminder to embrace spiritual growth, gratitude, and positivity, setting the stage for a joyful Diwali and prosperous year ahead.​