Introduction to Dhanteras: The Gateway to Diwali Festivities
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the grand Diwali celebration in India. In 2025, this auspicious festival is being celebrated on October 18. Devotees across the nation observe this day with devotion and enthusiasm, offering prayers to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari, inviting prosperity, health, and wealth into their homes.
According to ancient legends, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan) on this very day, accompanied by Lord Kubera, the celestial treasurer. To honor their arrival and invoke their blessings, people traditionally purchase precious metals, household items, and even vehicles on Dhanteras.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Tithi Timing
As per the Drik Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik will begin at 12:18 PM on October 18, 2025, and will conclude at 1:51 PM on October 19, 2025.
Auspicious Timings for Shopping on Dhanteras
Shopping on Dhanteras is considered highly beneficial, with various favorable periods throughout the day. Here are the prime Shubh Muhurats for making purchases:
- Morning Muhurat: 8:50 AM to 10:33 AM
- Midday Muhurat: 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM
- Evening Muhurat: 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM
Choghadiya Muhurat for Dhanteras Shopping
For those following Choghadiya Panchang, the following are the most auspicious windows for purchases:
- Auspicious (Shubh) Period: 7:49 AM to 9:15 AM
- Labh and Unnati Muhurat: 1:32 PM to 2:57 PM
- Amrit Kaal: 2:57 PM to 4:23 PM
- Chara Kaal: 12:06 PM to 1:32 PM
Dhanteras Puja Timing (Pujan Shubh Muhurat)
To ensure prosperity and blessings throughout the year, families perform a dedicated puja on Dhanteras evening. In 2025, the ideal time for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari is:
- Puja Muhurat: 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM
During this period, homes are adorned with oil lamps, flowers, and rangolis as devotees perform rituals to seek divine blessings for wealth, health, and longevity.
Yama Deepam: Lighting the Lamp for Lord Yama
One of the lesser-known but spiritually significant rituals of Dhanteras is the lighting of the Yama Deepam—a four-faced lamp placed at the main entrance of the house after sunset. This ritual is believed to protect the household from untimely death and ensure peace within the family.
- Yama Deepam Timing: 5:48 PM to 7:04 PM (Duration: 1 hour 16 minutes)
What to Buy on Dhanteras 2025
Purchasing specific items on Dhanteras is believed to invite divine energy and good fortune into the home. Here’s what astrologers recommend you buy:
1. Gold and Silver
Investing in gold or silver coins and jewelry is symbolic of inviting Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings and financial prosperity.
2. Utensils
Brass and copper utensils are highly auspicious. These metals are believed to enhance positive vibrations and purity in the household.
3. Broom
A unique yet meaningful purchase, a new broom symbolizes the sweeping away of negative energies and misfortunes.
Spiritual Significance of Dhanteras
Beyond material wealth, Dhanteras holds deep spiritual value. It is also celebrated as Dhanvantari Trayodashi, honoring the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician of the gods. He is believed to have appeared from the ocean during Samudra Manthan, bearing a pot of Amrit (nectar), representing health and immortality.
On this day, devotees seek his blessings for robust health and well-being. Alongside, prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi for abundance and to Lord Kubera for enduring wealth.
Conclusion
Dhanteras is a festival that beautifully intertwines tradition, spiritual practice, and cultural values. Whether it’s lighting the Yama Deepam, offering prayers, or making meaningful purchases, each ritual performed on this day is believed to open the doors to prosperity and well-being for the entire year ahead.
