Happy Dhanteras 2025 Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the grand Diwali festival in India. Celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Kartik, this year it falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The day is dedicated to honoring Lord Dhanvantari, the divine healer, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods. It’s a time for families to come together, perform rituals, and invite prosperity and well-being into their homes.
🪔 What is Dhanteras? Happy Dhanteras 2025
Dhanteras signifies the fusion of “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (thirteenth), referring to the 13th day of the lunar calendar. The festival is rooted in several legends:
- Lord Dhanvantari’s Emergence: During the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Lord Dhanvantari emerged holding the nectar of immortality. His appearance established the link between health and wealth, making Dhanteras a day to honor both.
- King Hima’s Son: A popular legend narrates how King Hima’s son was saved from death on his fourth day by his wife’s cleverness. She lit numerous lamps and narrated stories, keeping him awake and safe from the god of death.
These stories intertwine to make Dhanteras a celebration of health, wealth, and divine protection.
📅 Dhanteras 2025: Date and Muhurat
Auspicious Timings for Dhanteras 2025:
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 12:18 PM, October 18, 2025
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 01:51 PM, October 18, 2025
- Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 05:48 PM to 08:19 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal Muhurat: 07:15 PM to 09:11 PM
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:15 PM to 08:19 PM
These timings are considered ideal for performing the Dhanteras puja and making auspicious purchases like gold, silver, and utensils.
🕉️ Rituals and Traditions of Dhanteras
1. Home Cleaning and Decoration
Cleaning and decorating the home is a significant tradition. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits clean and well-lit homes. People clean their houses, light diyas (oil lamps), and decorate entrances with rangoli designs to welcome prosperity.
2. Worship of Lord Dhanvantari
Devotees offer prayers to Lord Dhanvantari for good health. This includes lighting lamps and chanting mantras dedicated to him.
3. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera
Families perform Lakshmi and Kubera puja to seek blessings for wealth and prosperity. This involves offering flowers, incense, and sweets, and reciting hymns dedicated to them.
4. Yama Deep Daan
A unique tradition is the lighting of lamps to honor Yama, the god of death, ensuring protection for loved ones. Lamps are placed at the entrance and around the house to ward off evil.
5. Buying Gold, Silver, and Utensils
Purchasing precious metals and utensils is considered auspicious. Many people opt for silver coins, idols, and household items to invite wealth and prosperity into their homes.
6. Sacred Foods to Consume
Consuming certain foods is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. These include:
- Kheer: A rice-based dessert, favored by Goddess Lakshmi.
- Naivedya: A Maharashtrian blend of crushed dry coriander seeds and jaggery.
- Kheel Batashe: Made from the first harvest of rice.
- Boondi Laddoo: Offered to Lord Ganesha.
- Panchamrit: A mix of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar.
- Lapsi: A flour and ghee-based dessert offered to Goddess Lakshmi.
🛍️ What to Buy on Dhanteras 2025
Purchasing specific items on Dhanteras is believed to bring prosperity:
- Gold and Silver: Coins, jewelry, and idols.
- Utensils: New kitchenware symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
- Brooms: Buying a new broom is considered auspicious, symbolizing the removal of negative energy and welcoming wealth.
- Household Items: Items like air fryers and other useful gadgets are popular choices this year.
🧘♀️ Astrological Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s:
- Clean Your Home: A clean home attracts positive energy.
- Perform the Puja: Follow the auspicious timings for the Dhanteras puja.
- Make Auspicious Purchases: Buy gold, silver, or utensils during the muhurat.
- Light Diyas: Keep at least one lamp burning through the night.
Don’ts:
- Avoid Lending Money: It’s considered inauspicious to lend money on this day.
- Avoid Sharp Objects: Refrain from buying sharp items like knives or scissors.
- Avoid Negative Thoughts: Maintain a positive mindset to attract good fortune.
🌟 Celebrating Dhanteras 2025 in Jālna, Maharashtra
In Jālna, Maharashtra, Dhanteras is celebrated with great enthusiasm. Local markets are adorned with lights, and shops offer a variety of gold, silver, and brass items. Temples organize special prayers, and families come together to perform rituals at home.
This year, with the rising gold prices, many are opting for silver coins and idols. The community spirit remains strong, with neighbors exchanging sweets and greetings, embodying the essence of togetherness and prosperity.
🎉 Conclusion
Dhanteras 2025 is not just a festival; it’s a celebration of life, health, and prosperity. It’s a time to honor traditions, seek blessings, and welcome abundance into our lives. Whether you’re performing rituals at home, making auspicious purchases, or simply spending time with loved ones, may this Dhanteras bring joy, health, and wealth to you and your family. Happy Dhanteras 2025
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