Dhanteras 2025: Puja Vidhi, Shubh Muhurat, and What to Buy for a Prosperous Year
Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day-long Diwali festival, is a day dedicated to wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It is believed that buying new things on Dhanteras brings good luck and prosperity. 💰
With Dhanteras 2025 just around the corner on Saturday, October 18th, here's a complete guide to the puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, and the best things to buy to welcome wealth and prosperity into your home.
Dhanteras 2025: Date and Shubh Muhurat
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:47 AM on Oct 18, 2025
Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 02:46 PM on Oct 19, 2025
Pradosh Kaal: 05:45 PM to 08:18 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: 06:56 PM to 08:52 PM
The most auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja is during the Pradosh Kaal, which is the two-hour period after sunset.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi: A Step-by-Step Guide
Clean your home: Before the puja, thoroughly clean your house and decorate it with rangoli, flowers, and diyas.
Set up the puja altar: Place a red cloth on a wooden platform. Install the idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber. You can also place a picture of Lord Dhanvantari.
Light the diya: Light a ghee diya and place it on the altar. Also, light a "Yama Deepam" outside your house to ward off evil spirits and untimely death. This is a four-faced diya made of wheat flour.
Offer prayers: Begin the puja by offering prayers to Lord Ganesha. Then, worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Chant their mantras and offer them flowers, fruits, and sweets.
Perform Aarti: Conclude the puja by performing the aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Distribute prasad: Distribute the prasad among your family members.
What to Buy on Dhanteras?
It is considered auspicious to buy certain items on Dhanteras to bring good fortune. Here are some of the best things to buy:
Gold and Silver: Investing in gold and silver coins or jewelry is a popular tradition on Dhanteras.
Utensils: Buying new brass, copper, or silver utensils is also considered very auspicious.
Broom: A new broom is bought to sweep away poverty and bring in wealth.
Coriander Seeds: Buying coriander seeds is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.
Electronic Items: You can also buy new electronic gadgets and home appliances.
This Dhanteras, may Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber bless you with abundant wealth and prosperity. Happy Dhanteras! ✨
