New Delhi: The festival of Diwali is approaching, beginning with the auspicious day of Dhanteras. This year, there has been some confusion about the exact date — whether Dhanteras 2025 falls on 18 October or 19 October. Here’s a clear guide based on astrological calculations.
Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. According to legend, on this day Lord Dhanvantari appeared from the ocean carrying the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar) during the Samudra Manthan.
Devotees traditionally worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, Kubera, and Yamaraj on this day. It is considered highly auspicious to buy gold, silver, utensils, brooms, and other sacred items, as such purchases are believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and good health.
According to the Panchang:
Shubh Muhurat (Auspicious Timing) for Dhanteras Pooja: 6:50 PM to 8:20 PM
Key Point:
In short: This year, Dhanteras can be celebrated over both 18 and 19 October 2025.
To enhance auspiciousness, devotees traditionally purchase:
Religious belief holds that these purchases symbolize wealth, prosperity, and happiness for the household.
Dhanteras 2025 officially begins on 18 October, but purchases and pooja can also be performed on 19 October until 1:52 PM. Devotees should worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi to seek health, wealth, and prosperity — the true essence of this sacred festival.
