Dhanteras 2025: Is it on October 18 or 19?

• Dhanteras begins Diwali, Lakshmi & Kubera are worshipped for wealth on Trayodashi.
• Dhanteras 2025 is October 18th, with the shubh muhurat lasting till October 19th.
• Avoid buying oil, plastic, black clothes, & shoes on Dhanteras for good luck.

Dhanteras is one of the most important festivals observed by Hindus. Also called Dhantrayodashi, this auspicious day officially marks the beginning of the Diwali

festivities. According to mythological beliefs, it is on the day of Dhantrayodashi that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. "Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera, who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi. However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya, two days after Dhantrayodashi, is considered more significant," says Drik Panchang.

When is Dhanteras Celebrated?

As per the Indian scriptures, Dhanteras is observed on the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On the evening of Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera, the god of wealth, visit the homes of their devotees. That is why people worship Lakshmi and Kubera on this day.

In the evening, people also buy gold, silver, vehicles, houses, shops, property, and other valuables. So the question is, when is Dhanteras this year?

Dhanteras 2025: Date And Shubh Muhurat

According to the calendar, the Kartik Krishna Trayodashi tithi begins on 18 October, Saturday, at 12:18 pm. This means that the Dhanteras muhurat starts on 18 October. The Trayodashi tithi continues until 1:51 pm on 19 October, Sunday. Based on the Pradosh muhurat, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, 18 October.

The shubh muhurat for Dhanteras will be from 12:18 pm on 18 October until 1 pm on 19 October.

There are many rituals associated with this day. While it is considered that purchasing certain things on this day can be auspicious, there is also some big don'ts associated with this day.

Things To Avoid Buying On Dhanteras

• Oil: Buying oil is not considered auspicious.
• Plastic: It is advised to not buy plastic on this day as it brings inauspiciousness.
• Black Clothes: Black is a colour which is associated with inauspiciousness.
• Shoes: Shoes represents Shani. Therefore, buying anything which is associated with Saturn is not considered good.

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