Dhanteras, also known as Dhan Trayodashi, marks the grand beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights and prosperity. Falling on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik, Dhanteras 2025 will be celebrated with devotion, wealth rituals, and auspicious purchases that invite prosperity into homes.
Dhanteras 2025: Date & Time
According to the Hindu Panchang, Dhanteras 2025 falls on October 18.
- Dhan Trayodashi Tithi begins: October 18 at 12:19 p.m.
- Dhan Trayodashi Tithi ends: October 19 at 1:52 p.m.
This time is considered highly auspicious for performing Dhanteras Puja and making wealth related purchases.
The Significance of Dhanteras
The word Dhanteras comes from ‘Dhan’ meaning wealth and ‘Teras’ meaning the thirteenth day. This sacred day celebrates Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician and an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, who emerged from the Samudra Manthan carrying a pot of Amrit, the nectar of immortality, symbolizing health, vitality, and longevity.
Dhanteras also marks the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the harbinger of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the celestial treasurer, to invite abundance, prosperity, and success into one’s home.
The festival beautifully unites the energies of health and wealth, reminding devotees to balance material prosperity with spiritual well being.
Spiritual Practices on Dhanteras 2025
- Morning Rituals:
Begin your day with an early bath and wear fresh or new clothes. Clean your home thoroughly and decorate it with rangoli and diyas at the entrance to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. - Lakshmi & Kuber Puja:
During the evening, set up an altar for Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber. Offer sweets, flowers, incense, and light lamps while chanting mantras to attract abundance and peace. - Lighting Diyas:
Lighting 13 diyas on Dhanteras is believed to ward off negative energies and invite blessings for financial well-being.
What To Buy On Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras is incomplete without making auspicious purchases that symbolize wealth, success, and stability. Here are the most sacred and beneficial items to buy this Dhanteras.
1. Gold and Silver Items
Buying gold and silver remains the most traditional and powerful ritual of Dhanteras. Whether it’s jewelry, coins, or utensils, these metals represent Mahalakshmi’s divine energy.
- Gold is said to invite continuous prosperity.
- Silver enhances purity and emotional balance.
Tip: Purchase items engraved with Lakshmi or Kuber symbols for stronger auspicious energy.
2. Utensils and Kitchenware
New steel, copper, or brass utensils symbolize abundance and nourishment. Buying kitchenware on this day ensures that your household never runs out of food or prosperity.
Avoid purchasing sharp objects like knives or scissors on Dhanteras as they are considered inauspicious.
3. Electronics and Appliances
Modern day Dhanteras extends the tradition to include electronics and gadgets. Buying appliances like refrigerators, washing machines, or even laptops is seen as an upgrade to comfort and lifestyle aligning with the essence of abundance and growth.
4. Vehicles
For those planning major purchases, buying a car or two wheeler on Dhanteras 2025 is considered extremely lucky.
Perform a brief puja of the vehicle by placing a lemon and coconut near the tires before driving it for the first time.
5. Idols and Coins of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber
Bringing home a Lakshmi or Kuber idol invites wealth energy into your space. Place them in the north or northeast corner of your home altar.
Silver or gold coins embossed with the goddess’s image are also considered powerful symbols of continuous fortune.
6. Broom
A lesser known yet deeply symbolic purchase, buying a new broom on Dhanteras represents sweeping away poverty and negativity. It signifies renewal and fresh beginnings for the household.
7. Gomti Chakra or Shree Yantra
For those who follow Vedic remedies, buying a Gomti Chakra, Shree Yantra, or Crystal Pyramid is recommended. These sacred objects help balance the energy of wealth and invite consistent financial stability.
8. Clothes and Home Decor
Dhanteras is also a good day to buy new clothes, especially for family members, to mark a fresh start before Diwali. Adding décor elements like curtains, lamps, and furniture invites brightness and new energy into your living space.
9. Business Tools or Office Essentials
Entrepreneurs and professionals can purchase new office supplies, ledgers, or business tools. Doing so on Dhanteras is believed to bless one’s work and financial ventures for the upcoming year.
10. Invest in Learning
In modern times, investing in knowledge is one of the most powerful ways to celebrate Dhanteras. As Dhanteras is also the festival to celebrate Lord Dhanvantari’s wisdom, learning something new can attract spiritual growth along with material abundance.
Tips for Dhanteras 2025
- Buy only during the auspicious muhurat.
- Light 13 diyas to symbolize divine protection.
- Place your purchases in your puja room before using them.
- Avoid lending money on Dhanteras.
- Recite the Lakshmi Stotra or Kuber Mantra to strengthen financial blessings.
Conclusion
Dhanteras 2025 is not merely about shopping, it’s about inviting divine prosperity, health, and light into your life. Whether you buy gold, silver, or symbolic items like Gomti Chakra, what matters most is the intention behind it.
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