Dhanteras 2025 Date: Today, October 18th, the festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country. On this day, Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. This festival is celebrated every year on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. Dhanteras, or Dhan Trayodashi, marks the beginning of the Diwali festival. Dhanteras puja is always performed on the thirteenth day during the Pradosh period.
It is believed that goods purchased on this day increase 13-fold. It is said that performing a proper puja on this day increases wealth, health, and good fortune in the home. People buy gold and silver pebbles on this day. So, let’s find out the auspicious time for shopping and worship today.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta 2025
Pujan Muhurta: 7:15 pm to 8:19 pm
Direction: Perform puja facing north or east.
Dhanteras Puja List 2025
Images of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi
Lamp
Roli, rice, turmeric, flowers, incense sticks
Ganga water or clean water
New coins or silver coins
Kalash, coconut, mango leaves
Sweets (kheer, batasha, jaggery or laddu)
Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar)
Yama Deepam 2025 Timing
After sunset on Dhanteras, a four-faced Yama lamp is lit at the main entrance of the house. It is lit for the god Yama. The auspicious time for lighting the Yam Deepak (the lamp of fire) today will be from 5:48 pm to 7:04 pm.
What should be purchased on Dhanteras?
Gold and Silver: Gold and silver jewellery should be purchased on Dhanteras. Furthermore, buying coins is believed to bring blessings from the Goddess Lakshmi.
Utensils: Buying copper and brass utensils on this day is considered very auspicious.
Broom: Buying a new broom on Dhanteras is also considered auspicious.