Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is the auspicious opener to the five-day Diwali celebrations, celebrated with great devotion across India for the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. In 2025, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, 18 October—the ideal time to perform rituals for prosperity and wellbeing.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Muhurat
- Date: Saturday, 18 October 2025.
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 17 October, 7:23 PM
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 18 October, 7:45 PM.
- Puja Muhurat (Pradosh Kaal): 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM (check local city-wise variations for exact timing).
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:17 PM to 9:13 PM.
Performing the Dhanteras Puja during Pradosh Kaal is highly recommended, as this period after sunset attracts the strongest positive energies for wealth and health.
Significance of Dhanteras
Dhanteras marks the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician, who emerged with the nectar of immortality (Amrit) during Samudra Manthan. On this day, purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils is a tradition, believed to attract prosperity and good luck into the household.
Families worship not only Goddess Lakshmi but also Lord Dhanvantari for health and Kubera for abundance, ensuring a balanced approach to holistic wellbeing.
Essential Rituals for Dhanteras Puja
Step-by-Step Dhanteras Ritual:
- House Cleaning and Decoration
- Clean every corner of the home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
- Decorate entrances with colorful rangoli, mango and marigold torans, and light oil lamps (diyas) in every room for positivity.
- Puja Preparation
- Place idols or images of Lakshmi, Kubera, and Dhanvantari on a raised altar facing the northeast.
- Gather pure items: fresh flowers, incense sticks, kumkum, turmeric, betel leaves, sweets, dry fruits, water vessel, and precious metals.
- Puja Vidhi (Procedure)
- Light diyas and incense, sprinkle holy water, and ring a bell to purify the space.
- Chant Dhanteras puja mantras for health and wealth.
- Offer flowers, rice, haldi, kumkum, sweets, and coins.
- Perform Lakshmi Aarti and distribute prasad to family.
- Purchasing New Items
- Buy gold, silver, utensils, or household goods as a symbol of new beginnings and prosperity.
- Special Yam Deepam Ritual
- Light a diya outside the main entrance in the evening to ward off untimely death and negativity.
Powerful Dhanteras Mantras for Wealth & Health
1. Lakshmi Mantra for Wealth
- Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
- Transliteration: Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalaalaye Praseed Praseed Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah
- Chant 108 times for abundance and removal of financial troubles.
2. Dhanvantari Mantra for Health
- Sanskrit: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्वामय विनाशनाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः
- Transliteration: Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amruta Kalasha Hastaya Sarva Amaya Vinashanaya Trailokya Nathaya Sri Maha Vishnave Namah
- Invoke for healing, longevity, and vitality.
3. Kubera Mantra for Prosperity
- Sanskrit: ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्य समृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥
- Transliteration: Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhan Dhanyadhipataye Dhanyadhanya Samriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha
- Recite for increasing sources of income.
Step-by-Step Dhanteras Puja Vidhi
- Bathe and wear clean clothes, preferably yellow or red for luck.
- Place new earthen/copper/silver utensils with grains in the puja chamber.
- Apply sandalwood, kumkum, and rice to Lakshmi and Dhanvantari idols.
- Offer five types of sweets and coin(s) to the deities.
- Light a ghee diya facing north-east; recite the Lakshmi, Kubera, and Dhanvantari mantras.
- Perform Lakshmi & Dhanvantari Aarti, circling the lamp clockwise.
- Share the prasad and bless family members with rice and coins for year-round good fortune.
Vastu and Astrological Remedies for Maximum Benefit
- Cleanse the house, especially the main entrance.
- Draw auspicious vermilion footprints symbolizing Lakshmi’s entry.
- Place a Tulsi or jade plant in the northeast for luck and health.
- Buy gold or silver aligned with personal zodiac remedies (e.g., gold for Taurus, silver for Capricorn).
- Donate food or money to the needy to amplify Dhanteras blessings.
FAQs – Dhanteras Puja 2025
Q1. What is the most auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja 2025?
A: On October 18, 2025, Pradosh Kaal from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM is ideal. Check local panchang for city-specific timings.
Q2. Which deities are worshiped on Dhanteras?
A: Primarily Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera (wealth), and Lord Dhanvantari (health).
Q3. Which mantras should be chanted on Dhanteras for prosperity?
A: “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” for Lakshmi, and “Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhan Dhanyadhipataye Dhanyadhanya Samriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha” for Kubera.
Q4. What are popular items to buy on Dhanteras?
A: Gold, silver, utensils, kitchenware, and other valuables symbolizing prosperity and renewal.
Q5. What is the significance of lighting Yam Deepak on Dhanteras?
A: It is believed to prevent untimely death and negative energies, bringing safety and longevity to family members.
Q6. Can Dhanteras be performed at home?
A: Yes, following the traditional puja vidhi with cleanliness, devotion, and offerings. Arrange for prasad and include family members for greater blessings.
Q7. How should the puja space be set up for maximum effect?
A: Puja should be set up in the northeast, with idols placed according to Vastu—Ganesha to Lakshmi’s left and Saraswati on the rightmost end.
Q8. Are there special zodiac remedies for Dhanteras 2025?
A: Yes, remedies like offering red flowers (Aries), green candles (Gemini), white sweets (Cancer), and others based on astrological guidance help amplify prosperity and health.
Conclusion
Dhanteras 2025 is not just about traditional rituals—it is a celebration of holistic wellbeing, combining spiritual devotion, auspicious purchases, family bonding, and mindful giving. By performing the puja with proper mantra chanting, offerings, and Vastu-compliant preparation, open the doors to a year of prosperity and health for every member of the household.
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