Dhanteras 2025: Correct Date, Time, Trayodashi Thithi, Dhanvantari Puja, Gold Buying Shubh Muhurat, Rituals

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi will be celebrated on Saturday. This auspicious festival marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations and holds deep religious significance across India. On this day, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber to seek blessings of wealth, prosperity, and good health.

When is Dhanteras 2025: Know Correct Date, Time, Dhanteras Puja Muhurat, Tithi As Per Hindu Calendar and Panchang

As Dhanteras approaches, many devotees are confused about the exact date of celebration, whether to observe it on October 18 or October 19, 2025. This confusion stems from the Trayodashi Tithi spanning across both days.

However, based on the Hindu Panchang and auspicious muhurat calculations, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18, 2025, with the Trayodashi Tithi beginning that afternoon. Here is everything you need to know about the correct puja timings, gold-buying muhurat and city-wise schedules.

18 or 19 October? Dhanteras 2025 Date, Trayodashi Thithi, Muhurat

• Trayodashi Tithi Begins: October 18, 2025 at 12:18 PM
• Trayodashi Tithi Ends: October 19, 2025 at 01:51 PM

This tithi forms the basis for the Dhanteras Puja and associated rituals.

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat & Kaal Timings (October 18, 2025)

• Pradosh Kaal: 05:59 PM to 08:25 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 07:39 PM to 09:41 PM

These timings are considered highly auspicious for performing Dhanteras Puja, lighting diyas and offering prayers to deities as per drik panchang.

Dhanteras Gold & Silver Buying Muhurat (October 18-19, 2025)

• October 18: 12:18 PM to 06:24 AM (October 19)
• October 19: 06:24 AM to 01:51 PM

These windows are regarded as the most favorable for purchasing gold silver, and other valuables on Dhanteras 2025

Choghadiya Timings on October 19, 2025

These auspicious periods during Trayodashi Tithi can also be used for purchases and rituals:

• Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita): 07:50 AM to 12:06 PM
• Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha): 01:31 PM to 01:51 PM

City-wise Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (October 18, 2025)

Based on local panchangs, here are the best times to perform Dhanteras puja in major Indian cities:

• Mumbai: 07:49 PM to 08:41 PM
• Ahmedabad: 07:44 PM to 08:41 PM
• Pune: 07:46 PM to 08:38 PM
• New Delhi: 07:16 PM to 08:20 PM
• Chennai: 07:28 PM to 08:15 PM
• Jaipur: 07:24 PM to 08:26 PM
• Hyderabad: 07:29 PM to 08:20 PM
• Chandigarh: 07:14 PM to 08:20 PM
• Kolkata: 06:41 PM to 07:38 PM
• Bengaluru: 07:39 PM to 08:25 PM

Dhanteras Significance and Traditions : Lord Dhanvantari Puja

Dhanteras is celebrated with immense devotion across the country. On this day, people decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, and flowers, and perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, emerged from the Kshir Sagar (cosmic ocean) during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), carrying a pot of Amrit (nectar of immortality).

It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the treasurer of the gods, manifested during this event. This divine occurrence marks the sacredness of Dhanteras and its connection to health, wealth, and prosperity.

Dhanteras Puja Rituals

Here are the common rituals followed on Dhanteras:

• Early morning holy bath
• Cleaning the house and puja area
• Placing idols or images of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari
• Keeping newly purchased items in front of the idols during puja
• Lighting diyas (lamps) at home and in the evening outside the main entrance
• Praying for well-being, happiness and abundance

Traditionally, people purchase gold, silver, utensils, and electronics on Dhanteras to welcome prosperity into their homes. It is widely believed that any significant purchase on this day brings good fortune and abundance.