Festival Dhanteras (also called Dhantrayodashi) — its significance, rituals, and the auspicious muhurat for today (in 2025) .
Significance of Dhanteras
- The name “Dhanteras” comes from “Dhan” (wealth) + “Teras” (thirteenth) — because it falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna-paksha of the Hindu month of Kartik.
- On this day:
- Dhanvantari (the divine physician and god of Ayurveda) is worshipped. According to legend he emerged during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) on this day. Lakshmi (goddess of wealth and prosperity) and Kubera (god of riches) are also worshipped.
- It marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival in many parts of India.
- The ideas behind the festival: health, protection, prosperity, removal of misfortune. For example, lighting lamps, cleaning the house, buying new utensils or precious items are considered auspicious.
- It’s considered a very favourable time for:
- Starting new ventures or investments
- Buying gold, silver, new utensils or appliances
- Cleaning, renovating, and welcoming prosperity into the home
Date & Muhurat for 2025
For 2025, here are the key timing details:
- Date of Dhanteras: Saturday, 18 October 2025. Trayodashi Tithi begins: 12:18 PM on 18 October.
- Trayodashi Tithi ends: 1:51 PM on 19 October. The Shubh Puja Muhurat (auspicious time to perform the Puja) is approximately 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM IST on 18 October.
