Dhanteras Puja

Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in India. The name “Dhan” means “Wealth” and “Teras” means “13th Lunar day of the Krishna Paksha,” which falls in the Hindu month of Kartik. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi seeking blessings for health, prosperity and protection from negative energies. Lord Kuber is also worshipped on this day and the best direction for lighting Dhanteras diya should be Southwest and is for God Yama.

It is not just for financial riches but also for spiritual richness and family connection. On that day, everyone in the family arrives at the ancestral house and the first Diwali diya is lit. Whether you are planning Dhanteras puja at home or at office, understanding the rituals, vidhi, samagri and correct muhurat ensures that the puja is auspicious and fruitful.

History of Dhanteras Puja

According to Hindu Mythology, it is believed that many precious items came from the Ocean during Samudra Manthan. Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician, emerged from the ocean with a pot of Amrit. As he is the god of health and Ayurveda, his emergence symbolizes health and longevity. It is a day to worship him for physical and mental well-being.

An essential component of the ceremony is lighting diyas, which are connected to the tale of King Hima’s son, who died on the fourth day of his marriage. His wife keeps a vigilant watch and places her gold ornaments and lamps around him to ward off Lord Yama to save his life. The story led to the custom of lighting oil lamps and placing them at house entrances, symbolizing protection against negativity.

What To Buy On Dhanteras

Celebrate the Dhanteras and invite peace, prosperity and good health into your life. Here is the list of people should buy on Dhanteras:

• Purchasing popular metals like gold and silver is a popular tradition to attract wealth and prosperity.
• In some traditions, buying utensils, especially for the kitchen is considered auspicious and a buying new broom symbolizes sweeping away negativity and poverty from the house.
• Modern households also buy electronics and gadgets, hoping for luck and success in their careers and personal lives.

Diwali 2025 Dhanteras Date and Time

In 2025, Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18th October 2025 (Saturday):

Importance and Benefits of Dhanteras Puja

Dhanteras puja is important because it symbolizes the beginning of Diwali and it is a time to honor Goddess Laxmi and Lord Dhanvantri to welcome prosperity and health into one’s life.

• Dhanteras is the day to honor wealth and prosperity by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantri. It is also a day to worship Lord Kuber, the treasure of wealth.
• It is a day to honor health by observing Lord Dhanvantri Jayanti.
• It also emphasizes family unity.
• It is an auspicious day to purchase new valuable items to attract prosperity and well-being for the upcoming year.
• It is a day to cleanse and purify your home, mind and soul.

Dhanteras Puja Samagri

For Dhanteras puja, arrange the following items:

• Idols or photos of Goddess Lakshami & Lord Kuber.
• Red cloth, rice, haldi and kumkum.
• Flowers, garlands and incense sticks.
• Ghee/mustard oil diyas.
• Silver/gold coins.
• Sweets and fruits
• Kalash filled with water and mango leaves.
• Panchmeva and betel leaves.

Dhanteras Puja Mantra

Chanting the right Dhanteras mantra may increase positivity and attract blessings. Below are the popular mantras:

• Lord Dhanvantri Mantra

ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः

• Lord Kuber Mantra

ॐ ह्रीं श्रीं क्रीं श्रीं कुबेराय अष्ट-लक्ष्मी मम गृहे धनं पुरय पुरय नमः

• Devi Lakshmi Mantra

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं महालक्ष्मी नमः

Dhanteras Puja Online

For those who want to perform rituals in person, many temples and spiritual organizations offer Dhanteras puja online services, where the puja is conducted by priests on your behalf and prasad is sent to your home.

To bring wealth, prosperity and well-being, call us at 9484950052 for online and offline Dhanteras puja booking.