Happy Dhanteras 2025: Date, Time, Muhurat, Rituals & Best Wishes
What is Dhanteras and Why It’s Celebrated?
Happy Dhanteras 2025, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the first day of the grand Diwali celebrations. It is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth), Lord Kuber (God of Prosperity), and Lord Dhanvantari (God of Health). The day signifies prosperity, happiness, and good health — three pillars of a fulfilling life.
Dhanteras 2025 Date & Puja Timing
According to the Hindu Panchang, Dhanteras 2025 will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025.
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:16 PM – 08:20 PM (IST)
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:18 PM on October 18
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 01:45 PM on October 19
This period is considered highly auspicious for performing dhanteras puja and purchasing precious metals, utensils, or items symbolizing prosperity.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi & Rituals
The dhanteras puja vidhi involves invoking blessings for wealth and well-being. Here’s how devotees celebrate this auspicious evening:
- Clean and decorate your home with flowers, lights, and rangoli.
- Light diyas (lamps) at the entrance and inside the home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
- Place idols or photos of Lakshmi, Kuber, and Dhanvantari on a clean altar.
- Offer sweets, coins, fruits, and flowers while chanting “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah”.
- Perform Shodashopchar Puja (16-step worship) if possible.
- Buy new utensils, gold, or silver during the shubh muhurat.
- Light a diya outside the home for Yama Deep Daan — believed to protect the family from negative energy.
Significance & Benefits of Celebrating Dhanteras
The word Dhanteras comes from “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (13th day). According to scriptures, on this day, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan carrying the nectar of immortality. Hence, the day is celebrated to honor health and longevity along with financial prosperity.
- It brings wealth and abundance when rituals are performed sincerely.
- Buying gold, silver, or utensils symbolizes fortune entering the household.
- Lighting diyas removes darkness and invites positivity.
- It marks the spiritual cleansing before Diwali.
Favourite Dhanteras Quotes & Wishes
- ✨ “May Goddess Lakshmi fill your home with happiness, prosperity, and endless joy. Happy Dhanteras 2025!”
- 🪔 “On this Dhanteras, may every diya you light bring health, wealth, and happiness. धनतेरस की शुभकामनाएं!”
- 💰 “Let the light of diyas and blessings of Lakshmi guide your way to success. हैप्पी धनतेरस!”
- 🌟 “May the sparkle of gold and glow of diyas fill your life with eternal happiness. Happy Dhanteras!”
- 💫 “धनतेरस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं! May your family be blessed with wealth, health, and divine grace.”
Social Media Captions for Dhanteras 2025
Use these short, catchy lines for WhatsApp, Instagram, or Twitter:
- 🪔 Happy Dhanteras 2025! May your home be filled with wealth and light. ✨
- 💎 Prosperity is knocking! Welcome Goddess Lakshmi with love and light. #HappyDhanteras
- 🌼 धनतेरस की शुभकामनाएं! Shine bright this Diwali season. 💰🪔
- ✨ Health, Wealth & Happiness — that’s what Dhanteras brings! 🌟
Disclaimer
This article is for general information based on Hindu traditions. Puja timing and customs may vary by region. Please consult your local Panchang or priest for accurate muhurat details.
FAQs – Happy Dhanteras 2025
Q1: What is the exact date of Dhanteras 2025?
A: Dhanteras 2025 falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:18 PM that day.
Q2: What time is the Dhanteras puja muhurat?
A: The auspicious dhanteras puja muhurat is between 07:16 PM and 08:20 PM (IST) across major cities in India.
Q3: What should I buy on Dhanteras?
A: Buying gold, silver, new utensils, or symbolic items like broom or diyas is considered highly auspicious for attracting prosperity.
