Dhanteras 2025: Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities. In 2025, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18, which starts at 12:18 pm on Trayodashi tithi and continues till 1:51 pm on October 19.
This auspicious day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the god of wealth. It is believed that on Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of the milky ocean, making it an ideal day to invite prosperity and abundance into homes.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 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: 07:12 pm to 09:07 pm
Performing Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal is considered most auspicious as it coincides with Sthira Lagna, which ensures that Goddess Lakshmi resides in your home. Choghadiya Muhurat is not recommended for Dhanteras puja as it is mainly suitable for travel and small functions.
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Dhantrayodashi Muhurat in major cities
City Dhanteras puja auspicious time
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
Please select your city before noting down the exact time of auspicious Dhanteras Puja to ensure accuracy.
Special rituals on Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras Puja / Dhantrayodashi Puja
Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for wealth and prosperity.
It is performed during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna for maximum blessings.
Yam Deepam
On this day, a lamp is lit outside the house for Yama, the god of death, to protect the family from untimely death.
Dhanvantari Jayanti
Dhanteras also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda.
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Auspicious time to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras
Buying gold, silver or other precious metals on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious as it attracts wealth and prosperity.
Start time: 12:18 pm
Duration: 18 hours 03 minutes
Choghadiya Muhurat Overlapping Dhanteras:
Afternoon (Charan, Labh, Amrita): 12:18 pm to 04:20 pm
Evening (Benefit): 05:45 PM to 07:20 PM
Night (Shubha, Amrita, Chara): 08:54 PM to 01:38 AM
Morning (Benefit): 04:47 am to 06:22 am
It is believed that purchasing precious metals during these periods brings wealth and long-lasting prosperity to the home.
Importance of Dhanteras
Goddess Lakshmi: Symbol of wealth, fortune and prosperity.
Lord Kuber: God of wealth, worshiped for financial development.
Dhanvantari Jayanti: Celebrated for health and longevity.
Yama Deepam: Protects the family from untimely death.
While Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya two days later is considered more important, Dhanteras sets the tone for the entire Diwali festival.
Dhanteras 2025 is more than the beginning of Diwali – it is a day of wealth, health and divine protection. Following the exact puja muhurat, performing rituals during Pradosh kaal and buying gold or silver at the right time invites prosperity and ensures that Lakshmi ji stays in your home throughout the year.
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