Dhanteras 2025: Date, Time, Lakshmi Kuber Puja, Rituals, Mantras, Yamadeepdaan
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, is an integral and auspicious festival marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations in India. The name derives from two Sanskrit words: “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” meaning the thirteenth day of the lunar calendar month of Kartik. Celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi Tithi) of the dark fortnight, Dhanteras is dedicated primarily to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health, and Lord Kuber, the treasurer of the gods.
The festival is observed with great enthusiasm across India and marks the start of preparations for Diwali, the Festival of Lights. Homes are thoroughly cleaned, decorated with vibrant rangoli, marigold flowers, and lit diyas (earthen lamps), symbolizing the removal of darkness and ignorance. Dhanteras is celebrated not only to invite wealth and prosperity into homes but also to seek good health, happiness, and longevity.
Dhanteras 2025: Date, Time and Muhurat
In 2025, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18. The Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 12:20 PM on October 18 and end at 1:48 PM on October 19. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat will be from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM — an hour believed to bring immense wealth and blessings.
- Festival Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:18 PM on October 18, 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 1:51 PM on October 19, 2025
The thirteenth lunar day, Trayodashi Tithi, holds immense significance for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (Pan-India)
According to Drik Panchang and Hindu Panchang calculations, the most auspicious time to perform Lakshmi Kuber Puja falls within the Pradosh Kaal combined with Vrishabha Lagna.
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:48 PM – 8:19 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:15 PM – 9:11 PM
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM (Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes)
This duration is considered ideal for performing Lakshmi-Kuber Puja, lighting lamps, and making new purchases symbolizing material and spiritual prosperity.
Regional Variations in Muhurat
- Delhi: 7:16 PM – 8:20 PM
- Mumbai: 7:30 PM – 8:37 PM
- Bengaluru: 7:39 PM – 8:25 PM
- Kolkata: 6:18 PM – 7:47 PM
Auspicious Timings for Buying Gold and Silver
On Dhanteras, buying gold, silver, and new utensils is symbolic of attracting prosperity. The most auspicious Choghadiya timings for purchase are :
- Afternoon Muhurat (Labha, Amrita): 12:18 PM – 4:23 PM
- Evening Muhurat (Labha): 5:48 PM – 7:23 PM
- Night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita): 8:57 PM – 1:41 AM (October 19)
- Morning Muhurat (Labha): 4:50 AM – 6:24 AM (October 19)
History and Mythological Significance
The word Dhanteras originates from “Dhan” meaning wealth and “Teras,” referring to the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Kartik. Multiple captivating legends are associated with this day:
1. Lord Dhanvantari and the Elixir of Life:
According to the समुद्र मंथन (Samudra Manthan) legend, the Gods (Devas) and Demons (Asuras) churned the cosmic ocean in search of अमृत (Amrit) — the nectar of immortality.
During this event, Lord Dhanvantari, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu and the divine physician of Ayurveda, emerged holding a pot of Amrit and sacred texts of health. Hence, Dhanteras is also celebrated as National Ayurveda Day, emphasizing health and longevity.
2. Emergence of Goddess Lakshmi:
The same churning brought forth Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity. She is believed to bless homes that are pure, bright, and filled with devotion. That’s why people clean and decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, and fresh flowers on this day.
3. The Story of King Hima:
Another popular legend involves King Hima’s 16-year-old son, whose horoscope predicted death from a snakebite on the fourth day of his marriage. His clever wife kept him awake by singing songs and placed gold and silver coins at the entrance illuminated by lamps. When Yama, the god of death, arrived disguised as a serpent, the shimmer of gold and lights blinded him, and he departed peacefully.
This gave rise to the tradition of यमदीपदान (Yamadeepdaan) — lighting lamps to ward off negativity and untimely death.
Significance of Dhanteras:
Dhanteras celebrates the combined blessings of health, wealth, and protection from misfortune. It teaches that prosperity is meaningful only when accompanied by good health and divine grace.
This day is considered highly auspicious for starting new ventures, purchasing valuable items, and performing Laxmi Puja. According to Vedic astrology, buying gold, silver, brass utensils, or even new electronic appliances on Dhanteras is believed to invite twelvefold prosperity.
Dhanteras Puja Rituals
Dhanteras Puja generally takes place in the evening, during the Pradosh Kaal. The following rituals are observed across India:
- Houses are thoroughly cleaned and decorated with marigold flowers and colorful रंगोली (rangoli).
- Small earthen दीये (diyas) are lit to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber.
- Lakshmi and Kuber idols are worshipped with offerings of sweets, coins, halwa, and rice.
- The यमदीपदान (Yamadeepdaan) lamp is lit and placed outside the home for the god of death, Yama, seeking protection from untimely death.
- Devotees chant Lakshmi and Dhanvantari mantras and perform Dhanvantari Puja for good health and prosperity.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Guide
Dhanteras marks the auspicious beginning of the Diwali festival and is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi (Wealth), Lord Kuber (Treasury), and Lord Dhanvantari (Health). Performing the puja with devotion is believed to bring prosperity, good health, and protection to the household.
- Preparation:
- Clean and decorate the entire house, especially the puja area and main entrance, with rangoli and fresh flowers.
- Collect puja items like idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari, panchamrit (mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar), diyas, incense sticks, flowers, coins, turmeric, kumkum, betel leaves, sweets, and water in a brass or silver kalash.
- Setting the Altar:
- Place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari on a clean red cloth.
- Keep silver or gold coins, new utensils, and diyas nearby.
- Lighting the Diyas:
- Light at least 13 diyas symbolizing the waning moon phase, signifying removal of negativity.
- One diya (Yamadeep) should be kept burning near the doorway overnight as protection from unwanted influences.
- Invocation and Offerings:
- Offer water and flowers while chanting mantras.
- Begin with Ganesh Puja by reciting ॐ गं गणपतये नमः (Om Gam Ganapataye Namah) to remove obstacles.
- Proceed with Kuber Puja, offering rice, coins, and flowers, chanting: ॐ यक्षराजाय विद्महे वैश्रवणाय धीमहि तन्नो कुबेरः प्रचोदयात् (Om Yaksha Rajaya Vidmahe Kuberasaya Dhimahi Tanno Kubera Prachodayat).
- Next is Lakshmi Puja: Bathe the idol in Panchamrit, adorn with red cloth and lotus flowers, and chant: ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः (Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah). Offer sweets, fruits, and coconut.
- Perform Dhanvantari Puja seeking health and longevity by offering herbs and chanting: ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वंतरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्वभय विनाशाय सर्वरोग निवारणाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः (Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita Kalasha Hastaya Sarva Bhaya Vinashaya Trailokya Nathaya Sri Mahavishnave Namah)
- Aarti and Blessings:
- Perform aarti by circling the lit diya in front of the idols, singing the Lakshmi aarti.
- Offer naivedya (prasad) like boondi laddoo and fruits to the deities.
- Bless your home, family, and business, praying for health, wealth, and happiness.
- Fasting and Conclusion:
- Observing a fast throughout the day is common; many break the fast after the puja with prasad.
- The puja area should remain well-lit, and negative activities like gambling or lending money should be avoided.
Performing these rituals with sincerity turns Dhanteras Puja into a powerful spiritual practice inviting divine blessings for success and well-being in the coming year
Dhanteras Puja: Mantras in Sanskrit along with their brief meanings
- Ganesh Mantra (Remover of Obstacles):
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
(Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)
— Salutation to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles from rituals. - Kubera Dhan Prapti Mantra (God of Wealth):
ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा
(Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Svaha)
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth and lord of abundance; please bless me with riches and prosperity.
Benefits: This mantra is chanted to attract wealth, remove financial troubles, and instill wisdom in money management. - Simple Kuber Invocation Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं क्लीं वित्तेश्वराय नमः
(Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Kleem Vitteshvaraya Namah)
Meaning: I bow to Lord Kuber, the giver of wealth and destroyer of evil.
Benefits: Enhances confidence, social standing, and protects wealth from losses. - Kubera Gayatri Mantra:
ॐ यक्षराजाय विद्महे वैश्रवणाय धीमहि तन्नो कुबेरः प्रचोदयात्
(Om Yaksharajaya Vidmahe Vaishravanaya Dhimahi Tanno Kuberah Prachodayat)
Meaning: We meditate on Lord Kubera, the king of Yakshas and lord of wealth; may he enlighten and bless us. - Lakshmi Beej Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
(Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah) — This seed mantra invokes the energy of Goddess Lakshmi to attract abundance and positive energy to your home and life. - Maha Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
(Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah) — A simple yet powerful mantra that pleases the goddess and helps overcome financial obstacles and invite wealth. - Basic Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं लक्ष्मीभयो नमः
(Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namaha) — This mantra is known for bringing peace, prosperity, and removing all obstacles. - Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद
(Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed) — Meaning: Salutations to Goddess Lakshmi, the lotus-eyed goddess, please be pleased and shower blessings. - Goddess SidhaLakshmi Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं श्री सिद्ध लक्ष्म्यै नमः
(Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shree Siddha Lakshmyai Namah) — Invocation for the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of wealth and prosperity. - Lakshmi Gayatri Mantra:
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै विद्महे विष्णुपत्न्यै धीमहि तन्नो लक्ष्मी प्रचोदयात् ।।
(Om Mahalakshmyai Vidmahe Vishnupatnyai Dhimahi Tanno Lakshmi Prachodayat)
Meaning: We meditate on the great goddess Lakshmi, the consort of Lord Vishnu. May she enlighten our intellect.
Benefits: Attracts success and spiritual illumination. - Kuber Ashta Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः
(Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puraya Puraya Namah)
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Kuber and the eight forms of Goddess Lakshmi; please fill my home with wealth and happiness.
Benefits: Helps bring holistic prosperity, financial stability, and happiness to the household. - Dhanvantari Maha Mantra (Lord of Ayurveda and Health):
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वंतरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्वभय विनाशाय सर्वरोग निवारणाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः
(Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amritakalasha Hastaya Sarvabhaya Vinashaya Sarvaroga Nivaranaya Trailokyanathaya Shri Mahavishnave Namah)
Meaning: Salutations to Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician holding the pot of nectar, destroyer of all fears and diseases. - Dhanvantari Gayatri Mantra:
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे अमृतकलशहस्ताय धीमहि तन्नो धन्वंतरि प्रचोदयात्
(Om Tat Purushaya Vidmahe Amritakalashahastaya Dhimahi Tanno Dhanvantari Prachodayat)
Meaning: We meditate upon Lord Dhanvantari, holding the pot of immortality; may he inspire and enlighten us. - Dhanvantari Healing and Protection Mantra:
नमामि धन्वन्तरि आदिदेवं सुरासुर वन्दितं पदपद्मं लोकें जरा रोगभय मृत्यु नाशकं दातारं ईशं विविधौषधिन्
(Namami Dhanwanthari Aadi Devam, Surasura Vanditam Padapadmam, Loke Jara Rugbhay Mrityu Nashakam, Dhataram Eesham Vividhaushadhinam)
Meaning: I bow to Lord Dhanvantari, the primeval god worshiped by gods and demons, who holds the lotus feet, removes old age, diseases, fear, and death, and grants diverse medicines.
These mantras are chanted with devotion during puja to invite divine blessings for health, wealth, and prosperity on Dhanteras. The powerful vibration of these Sanskrit hymns harmonizes the energy of the puja and activates positive cosmic forces for success and well-being.
Auspicious Items To Use in Puja
- Idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari
- Silver or gold coins, new utensils (brass/copper/silver)
- Incense sticks, camphor, diyas (oil lamps)
- Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar)
- Fresh flowers, betel leaves, nuts, turmeric, kumkum
- Sweets such as Boondi Laddoo, Kheel-Batasha, Sugar Puffs and Puffed Rice
- Kalash (brass or silver pot) filled with holy water
- Sacred symbols like Shri Yantra, Kuber Yantra, Gomti Chakra
- Betel Leaves: Considered auspicious as deities are believed to reside in them. Using betel leaves in Dhanteras and Diwali Puja is said to bring good luck.
- Areca Nut: Symbolic of Lord Brahma, Yama, Varuna, and Indra. Keeping the worshipped supari in your locker after Puja is believed to bring wealth.
- Coriander Seeds: Offering whole coriander seeds to Goddess Lakshmi is believed to remove financial troubles.
- Sugar Puffs and Puffed Rice: Favorite offerings of Goddess Lakshmi. Including these in the Puja is said to invite prosperity and resolve problems.
- Oil Lamp: Lighting a diya before the goddess pleases Lord Yama and brings peace.
- Camphor: Burning camphor during the Puja of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari eliminates negativity and fills the home with positive energy.
Traditional Purchases on Dhanteras
Buying new items on Dhanteras is believed to invite wealth and abundance into one’s home. Some of the most auspicious purchases include:
- Gold and silver jewelry or coins with the imprint of Lakshmi and Ganesha.
- Brass, copper, or steel utensils used for cooking or puja.
- New vehicles, electronics, or machinery for businesses and homes.
- In modern times, people even buy mutual funds, gold ETFs, or stocks symbolizing long-term prosperity.
Regional Celebrations
- In Maharashtra, families perform यमदीपदान (Yamadeepdaan) by lighting lamps in the evening.
- In Gujarat, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the new financial year.
- In North India, traders open new account books (known as खाता-पूजन (Khaata Poojan)).
- In South India, women purchase silverware and perform Brahmin bhoj to honor ancestors and deities.
Summary:
- Dhanteras 2025 Date: Saturday, October 18
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 7:15 PM – 8:20 PM
- Trayodashi Tithi: 12:18 PM (Oct 18) – 1:51 PM (Oct 19)
- Best Time for Gold Purchase: 12:18 PM – 4:23 PM & 5:48 PM – 7:23 PM
Performing Lakshmi Puja and making purchases during this auspicious window ensures blessings of prosperity, longevity, and growth throughout the year
Dhanteras 2025 is a day of divine blessing, where health (Dhanvantari), wealth (Lakshmi), and security (Yama) converge to usher peace and prosperity into every household. Whether you celebrate it with gold purchases, house decorations, or heartfelt prayers, the festival reminds us that true prosperity lies in balance — between material abundance and spiritual well-being.
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