Dhanteras Puja 2025: Timings, Significance and Essential Rituals

Dhanteras Puja or Dhantrayodashi, is a time to invite good health, wealth and fortune with the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantri. Here’s everything you need to know to make your Dhanteras 2025 meaningful and prosperous.

Dhanteras Puja Date 2025

• Dhanteras 2025 Date: 18th October, 2025, Saturday
• Dhanteras Puja Time: 07:48 PM to 08:41 PM
• Yama Deepam Muhurat: 06:13 PM to 07:27 PM

What is Dhanteras Puja?

Dhanteras Puja is a Hindu festival that marks the start of Diwali. It is celebrated to ask goddess Laxmi to visit your house, the one who blesses with money and good luck.

In fact, Dhanteras meaning is derived from the Sanskrit words – “Dhan” (wealth) and Teras (thirteenth day), as it falls on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month.

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How to do Pooja on Dhanteras?

Prepare for Dhanteras puja at home in 2025 through a step-by-step guide stated below. Performing it correctly ensures peace and prosperity.

1. Clean and Decorate: Clean your home, decorate entrances with mango leaves, Laxmi Ji’s footprint stickers and diyas to invite Devi home.

2. Place Idols and Kalash: Set up Laxmi, Ganesha, Kubera and Dhanvantri idols on a wooden platform. Place a Kalash filled with Ganga jal, rice, a coin and betel nuts.

3. Begin Dhanteras puja with Ganesha Puja: Bathe the Ganesha idol, apply sandalwood and offer flowers while chanting the Ganesha Mantra – 

“वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥“

“Vakratund Mahakay Suryakoti Samaprabha |

Nirvignam Kuru Me Dev Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada॥“

4. Laxmi and Kubera Puja: Offer Turmeric, Kumkum and prasad. Place gold or silver coins before the Laxmi and Kubera idol. Chant the Laxmi mantra and Kubera mantra while offering flowers. Begin with Laxmi Mantra – “ओम श्री महालक्ष्म्यै नमः” (“Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyei Namah”) Then, chant the Kubera Mantra –

“ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धन धान्यादि पतये धन धान्यसमृद्धिम मे देहि दापय स्वाहा“

   “Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhana Dhanyadi Pataye Dhana Dhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya                                       Swaha”                                       

5. Worship Dhanvantri: Light a diya and offer Tulsi leaves to the Dhanvantri idol, the lord of health, while chanting – “ॐ धन्वंतरि नमः” (“Om Dhanvantari Namah”).

6. Perform Aarti: Select a Laxmi Ji aarti of your choice and recite while circling a thali of a big diya filled with ghee alongside fruits and sweets.

7. Yama Deepam Ritual: After the aarti, place a four-sided Akhand diya outside facing South, praying to Lord Yama for protection from untimely death. 

8. 13 Diya Ritual: Additionally, lighting 13 diyas in the entrance area is said to be lucky on Dhanteras.

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Mistakes To Avoid On Dhanteras Puja 2025

Here are common mistakes to avoid during Dhanteras to ensure the rituals and celebrations bring maximum positivity and prosperity:

• Avoid buying broken or damaged items: Broken utensils, jewellery, or other items on Dhanteras are inauspicious and believed to invite bad luck.

• Do not lend or borrow money: Lending or borrowing financial transactions on Dhanteras is discouraged, as it may lead to financial instability.

• Avoid buying sharp objects: Items such as knives, scissors, or razors are avoided because they are thought to cut away prosperity and peace.

• Do not skip cleaning: Neglecting proper cleaning of the home before the puja is a mistake, as cleanliness is vital to invite Goddess Lakshmi.

• Don’t forget to light lamps (diyas): Skipping the lighting of diyas and Yama Deepam can lead to missing the protective and purifying energies these symbolise.

Lucky Zodiac Signs on Dhanteras 2025

Here are five lucky zodiac signs who can benefit during Dhanteras Puja 2025. These insights are given by the astrologer of InstaAstro.

1. Aries (March 21 – April 19)

For Aries, 2025 brings progress in career and opportunities for wealth, with problems in your professional life likely to be resolved. Also, relationships within the family will strengthen, making the atmosphere positive.

Tip: Invest in long-term assets and perform Dhanteras puja with energy and focus to maximise luck.

2. Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Taureans can expect stability, prosperity, and opportunities for personal and financial growth throughout the year. It’s a favourable time for large investments, and family life remains peaceful.

Tip: Purchase gold, silver, or property during the Dhanteras muhurat to attract abundance.

3. Cancer (June 22 – July 22)

2025 Dhanteras Puja favours stability and rising wealth for Cancerians, with personal growth and clarity improving emotional strength. Financial progress and successful investments are possible throughout the year.

Tip: Create a calm and welcoming atmosphere during the puja and avoid impulsive spending to maintain balance.

4. Gemini (May 21 – June 21)

Geminis will enjoy prosperity, advancement, and good fortune across different areas of life this year. Expect new opportunities in career, possible promotions, and overall peace of mind.

Tip: Focus on networking and forming business partnerships during Dhanteras to enhance prosperity.

5. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)

Aquarians will experience progress and the emergence of new opportunities both personally and professionally in 2025. Skills, creativity, and professional success are set to increase for these individuals.

Tip: Begin Dhanteras day with a traditional morning ritual—like seeing your palms or performing simple prayers—to strengthen your luck for the months ahead.

Significance of Dhanteras in Hinduism

Let us understand the significance of Dhantrayodashi in Hinduism – why do we celebrate Dhanteras Puja after all?

• Firstly, Dhanteras Puja is dedicated to Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, the one who showers her devotees with wealth and blessings.

• On this day, Maa Laxmi rose during the churning of the sea with a lotus in her hand alongside four elephants pouring water from auspicious pots.

• Moreover, Dhantrayodashi honours Lord Kuber – the god of wealth – by purchasing utensils, silver coins, items of gold, and other household items.

• Secondly, it marks the birth of Lord Dhanvantri, who also emerged during the sea-churning, with a pot of life-giving nectar(amrit) and an Ayurveda book.

• Hence, people also look forward to Dhanteras Puja to pray to the lord of medicine – Lord Dhanvantri, for the good health and well-being of their family.

Importance of Dhanteras in Astrology

Astrologically, Dhanteras Puja falls when the Moon is strong in the Trayodashi Tithi, signifying positive energy. 

In 2025, the planets’ position during the Vrishabha Kaal is said to boost investments, enhance family bonds, and increase luck in wealth, health, and new beginnings. 

Our astrologers also advise buying gold and lighting Yama Deepam for special protection and immense blessings.

Famous History Behind Dhanteras Puja

Learning about the mythological history deepens the understanding of Dhantrayodashi in Hindu culture. So, without any further ado, let’s explore the exciting stories.

1. Story of Maa Laxmi and A Farmer

This is one legendary story which is remembered on Dhanteras, and why Goddess Laxmi is highly significant in terms of wealth and fortune.

• While on their tour on Earth once, Lord Vishnu told Maa Laxmi not to fall for any temptations. He specifically asked her not to look or go in the South direction.

• However, Goddess Laxmi’s curious nature made her look in the South, where she saw a field full of sugarcane. 

• Tempted, Maa Laxmi consumed a sugar cane. Disappointed, Lord Vishnu then asked Mahalaxmi to spend twelve years on Earth. 

• She stayed on the sugarcane field for twelve years and helped the farmer who owned it. In these years, she kept supplying him with wealth and fortune.

• However, after 12 years, Lord Vishnu came to take his wife back. The farmer tried to convince Lord Vishnu not to do so, but failed. 

• However, Goddess Laxmi told the farmer that she would return every year on the day of Dhanteras Puja. On this day, she promised to offer him blessings for fortune and wealth.

2. Legend of Yamraj and King Hima’s Son 

This Hindu legend tells the story of King Hima’s son and his wife, who saved him from untimely death. It is the reason behind the Yama Deepam ritual.

So, King Hima’s son was destined to die from a snakebite on his fourth night of marriage. His wife surrounded him with gold ornaments and diyas, singing to keep him awake. 

When Lord Yama, disguised as a snake, arrived to take him. But the dazzling gold, her melodious voice and deep devotion made him change his decision.  Henceforth, this tradition inspires buying gold and lighting Yama Deepam (4-sided Akhand Diya) on Dhanteras Puja.

Conclusion

Celebrate Dhanteras 2025 with powerful rituals, wise purchases, and heartfelt prayers. Dhantrayodashi is a chance to invite abundance, health, and lasting joy into your home. Welcome the spirit of Dhanteras puja at home and make the most of this divine festival!

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