Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. Celebrated with great devotion throughout India, this day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the god of wealth. In 2025, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, marking the beginning of the auspicious Diwali festivities.
Dhanteras 2025 date and time
Date according to Drik Panchang: Saturday, October 18, 2025
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Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:12 pm to 08:16 pm
Duration: 1 hour 05 minutes
Pradosh Kaal: 05:45 PM to 08:16 PM
Taurus period (fixed ascendant): 07:12 pm to 09:07 pm
Trayodashi date starts: October 18, 2025 at 12:18 pm
Trayodashi date ends: October 19th, 2025 at 01:51 pm
Yama Deepam: 18 October 2025
Dhantrayodashi Muhurta in major cities
According to Drik Panchang, Pune: 07:46 pm to 08:38 pm
New Delhi: 07:16 pm to 08:20 pm
Chennai: 07:28 pm to 08:15 pm
Jaipur: 07:24 pm to 08:26 pm
Hyderabad: 07:29 PM to 08:20 PM
Gurgaon: 07:17 pm to 08:20 pm
Chandigarh: 07:14 PM to 08:20 PM
Kolkata: 06:41 pm to 07:38 pm
Mumbai: 07:49 pm to 08:41 pm
Bengaluru: 07:39 pm to 08:25 pm
Ahmedabad: 07:44 PM to 08:41 PM
Noida: 07:15 pm to 08:19 pm
Select your city carefully to follow the exact timing of auspicious Dhanteras puja.
Importance of Dhanteras 2025
According to Drik Panchang, Dhanteras is celebrated as the day when Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan (churning of the milky ocean). It is also associated with Lord Kuber, the god of wealth, making it an auspicious day to buy gold, silver and precious items to invite prosperity into the home.
Although Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya, two days after Dhanteras, is considered more important, it is believed that performing puja on Dhanteras during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna (Fixed Lagna) attracts wealth and keeps the blessings of Lakshmi in the house.
Dhanteras is also celebrated in this way:
Dhanvantari Jayanti: The birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, is being celebrated.
Yamdeep: Lighting a lamp for Yama, the god of death, to save family members from untimely death.
Best time for Dhanteras puja
Pradosh Kaal according to Drik Panchang: 05:45 PM to 08:16 PM
Vrishabha Lagna (Fixed Lagna): 07:12 pm to 09:07 pm
It is advisable not to use Choghadiya Muhurta for Dhanteras puja, as this time is mainly for travel. Performing Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal with a stable Lagna ensures that Goddess Lakshmi remains in the house, bringing prosperity and happiness.
Dhanteras 2025 is the perfect beginning of Diwali celebrations with a combination of faith, tradition and prosperity. By performing Lakshmi and Kuber puja and lighting the Yama lamp during the auspicious time, devotees can invite wealth, health and safety into their homes. With city-wise timings provided, families across India can ensure that their Dhanteras celebrations are timely and spiritually gratifying.
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