Dhanteras 2025: Celebrate Wealth, Health, and Prosperity on October 18

Dhanteras, marking the start of Diwali festivities, falls on October 18, 2025. It’s the first day of the five-day festival, celebrated on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Known as Dhantrayodashi, it’s a day dedicated to wealth and prosperity, where people worship Lord Dhanvantari (the god of Ayurveda) and Goddess Lakshmi.
Traditions:
- Shopping for Wealth: It’s considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, jewelry, utensils, or new items like electronics or vehicles, as these are believed to bring prosperity.
- Puja: Devotees clean their homes, light diyas (oil lamps), and perform Lakshmi Puja in the evening to invite wealth and good fortune.
- Ayurveda Connection: Some honor Dhanvantari by praying for health, as he’s associated with healing and medicine.
Significance: The day commemorates the emergence of Dhanvantari with the nectar of immortality during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean), symbolizing health and wealth. Many businesses mark this as the start of a new financial year, opening new account books after puja.
If you’re planning to celebrate, common practices include cleaning your home, decorating with rangoli, and shopping during the auspicious muhurat (timing), typically in the evening. Let me know if you want specific puja timings or shopping ideas for Dhanteras!