Dhanteras 2025, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the spiritual beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, celebrated with joy and devotion across India and by the Indian diaspora worldwide, including the USA.
This sacred day falls on Saturday, 18 October 2025, and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the god of riches. Devotees perform special Lakshmi-Kubera Puja, light diyas, and purchase gold, silver, and utensils as a sign of prosperity and good fortune.
Dhanteras 2025 Puja Muhurat (India)
- Puja Time: 07:12 PM to 08:16 PM IST
- Pradosh Kaal: 05:45 PM to 08:16 PM IST
- Vrishabha Lagna (Sthir Lagna): 07:12 PM to 09:07 PM IST
- Yama Deepam: Performed in the evening after sunset
Dhanteras Puja Timing in USA (Example: Edison, NJ)
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:27 PM to 08:49 PM (EDT)
- Pradosh Kaal: 06:13 PM to 08:49 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 07:27 PM to 09:16 PM
Spiritual Significance
Dhanteras is linked to the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), where Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, emerged. It is also the day of Yamadeepdaan, when a diya is lit to honor Yama, the god of death, to protect the household.
Traditions & What to Buy on Dhanteras
- Gold & silver coins
- Utensils (brass, copper, silver)
- Jewelry & electronics
- Home decor & traditional clothes
Purchases made on Dhanteras are believed to bring lasting wealth and prosperity.
How to Perform Dhanteras Puja
- Clean the home thoroughly.
- Place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera.
- Light 13 diyas including one for Yama Deepam outside the entrance.
- Offer sweets, flowers, turmeric, kumkum, and coins.
- Chant Lakshmi mantras and perform aarti during Sthir Lagna.
Dhanteras Is Also Celebrated As:
- Dhanvantari Jayanti – Birthday of the god of Ayurveda
- Yama Deepam – To ward off untimely death
- Start of Diwali – Symbolizing health, wealth, and victory over darkness
