Dhanteras 2025 - Date, Significance & Prosperity
Dhanteras 2025: I must say, every Hindu festival holds a deeper meaning that ultimately leads to lasting happiness and harmony.
This Saturday, 18 October – कार्तिक कृष्ण त्रयोदशी, the first day of the Diwali 2025 celebration, we stand at a sacred confluence – the worship of Healing through Lord Dhanvantari, and the worship of Wealth and Prosperity through Goddess Lakshmi.
At Pancha Siddhi, we believe Dhanteras is far more than a ritualistic tradition; it is a living expression of Vedic wisdom, reminding us that true prosperity and holistic wellness must always walk hand in hand.
When you truly understand the essence of Dhanteras, you align your energy with the flow of abundance, balance, and divine grace.
When is Dhanteras 2025 Muhurat? (Tithi & Muhurat)
This year, the Dhan-Trayodashi Tithi begins on 18th October 2025 at 12:18 PM and ends on 19th October at 1:51 PM. The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat falls between 7:16 PM and 8:20 PM IST across India.
Therefore, the evening of 18th October 2025 is the most auspicious time to perform Dhanteras rituals.
During this sacred window, devotees cleanse their homes, light diyas, and offer prayers, inviting not only material prosperity but also positive cosmic vibrations into their lives.
By observing these rituals with devotion and mindfulness, you can amplify your Dhanteras blessings and align with the divine frequencies of abundance and healing.
As Dhanteras 2025 falls on a Saturday, I suggest, take a moment to clean your home - especially the washrooms and utility spaces, personally, for by doing so with sincerity, you invite the grace of Shani Dev and open your karma to powerful purification and prosperity.
I’m confident that this will add up to your Dhanteras benefits & accumulate even more cosmic blessings.
Dhanteras and the infamous Samudra Manthan
Samudra Manthan: Churning of the Ocean of Milk (क्षीरसागर)
In the sacred month of Shravana, during the Sat-Yuga, the Deva Gana (Gods) and Asura Gana (Demons) joined forces to churn the Kshira Sagara, the cosmic ocean of milk, in search of Amrita, the divine elixir of immortality.
To begin the great churning, they used Mount Mandara as the churning rod and the mighty serpent Vasuki as the rope.
As the ocean trembled and waves of creation surged, Lord Vishnu, in his Kurma Avatar (Akupara) incarnation, descended to support the mountain upon his back, ensuring balance in this celestial endeavor.
From Samudra Manthan, emerged countless treasures (Ratnas), each carrying divine purpose and power.
Among these sacred manifestations, Lord Dhanvantari arose, radiant and serene, holding in his hands the pot of Amrita and the eternal wisdom of Ayurveda – gifts meant to heal, purify, and sustain all life.
Dhanvantari: The God of Ayurveda
Dhanvantari is revered as the divine physician, the originator of Ayurveda, and the harbinger of healing.
On the sacred day of Dhanteras, his emergence from the Samudra Manthan emphasizes that health itself is the highest form of wealth.
Therefore, Dhanteras stands as a symbolic junction where the worship of prosperity, through Lakshmi and Kubera, is inseparable from the worship of healing and life, the divine gifts of Ayurveda.
Through this holistic lens, wealth without health remains incomplete, while health without prosperity feels fragile – here is the significance of Dhanteras.
According to Jyotish, true Dhan (Wealth) flourishes only when supported by balanced Health. The Grahas that govern prosperity also influence the mind and body; after all, what use is gold if vitality is lost?
Moreover, no matter how many assets or insurance policies one holds, a single Graha-indicated karma – an accident, stress, or illness can dissolve it all in an instant.
To invite lasting prosperity, nurture your body, calm your mind, and align your actions with the cosmic rhythm of life.
Ultimately, this is the true significance of celebrating Dhanteras – the union of Ayurvedic healing, Jyotish’s wisdom of Karma, and Lakshmi’s prosperity in one sacred celebration of light.
Dhanteras Rituals and Practices
- Clean and prepare home: remove dust, clutter, negativity. This paves the path for Lakshmi and healing energy.
- Buy auspicious items: Gold or silver, copper or brass items, new clothes, Ayurvedic Herbs, a Broomstick.
- Light diyas: Especially in southern direction or Yama Deep, to ward off premature death and to get wisdom of Dharma.
- Meditate and practice affirmations for the coming year – visualize wholeness, alignment and abundance.
- Distribute Prasadam: Sweets and Rice
Dhanteras Manifestation: Mantra Jap Ritual
I am confident that chanting the following sacred mantras after your Dhanteras Puja will open the path to happiness, abundance, and natural health.
Steps to follow:
- Write your intentions – your heartfelt wishes for health, wealth, and wisdom – on a clean sheet of paper.
- Place this paper at the Charan (feet) of Goddess Lakshmi, symbolizing surrender and devotion.
- Sit in meditation, calm your breath, and visualize wholeness, abundance, and radiant health flowing into your life.
- With faith and focus, chant the mantra below to invite the divine grace of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari into your home and karma.
Therefore, when practiced with sincerity, this simple ritual harmonizes your mind, body, and spirit, helping you manifest both prosperity and well-being – the true blessings of Dhanteras 2025.
Start with the blessings of Shri Ganesh Ji always: ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
1. Mata Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं श्रिये नमः – मैं श्री (महान देवी लक्ष्मी) को नमन करता हूँ I [Chant 21 times] – For blessing of wealth
2. Kubera Mantra:
ॐ धनकुबेराय नमः – मैं धन के देवता कुबेर को नमन करता हूँ I [Chant 21 times] – For accumulation of wealth
3. Lord Dhanvantari Mantra:
ॐ धनवांतराय नमः – मैं भगवान धन्वंतरि को नमन करता हूँ I [Chant 21 times] – For holistic health
Let Dhanteras become your bridge: from ambition to aligned purpose; from material desire to soulful flourishing.
May Maa Lakshmi and Dhanvantari Ji visit your home – may your health and wealth both flower.
Warmest Regards,
Harsha D Mishra
DHANTERAS - FAQs
When is Dhanteras 2025 and what is the puja muhurat?
Dhanteras 2025 falls on 18 October (Saturday). The Trayodashi Tithi is active from midday onward, and the optimal Lakshmi-Dhanvantari puja muhurat is around 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM IST across India.
Why worship Dhanvantari on Dhanteras?
Dhanvantari is the divine embodiment of holistic healing and Ayurveda. On Dhanteras, worshiping him invokes long life, balance, and immune strength – making wellness part of your prosperity.
What are advisable purchases on Dhanteras?
Precious metals (gold, silver), new copper or brass utensils, tools, or objects you’ll use long-term. But more than that – invest in health, e.g. Ayurvedic items like herbs and desi-cow ghee.
Tip: Consider purchasing a small silver fish – a timeless symbol of prosperity, abundance, and positive flow in Vedic tradition.
Place it respectfully in your Dhanteras Puja, and afterwards, keep it safely in your locker or wealth corner to attract continuous fortune throughout the year.
Note: Things to avoid at all costs – Iron, Aluminum, plastic items, black items or clothes, oils, glass items, sharp objects, footwear, and Loan.
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