Dhanteras · 2025
Falls on: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
Dates computed for New Delhi. Tithi boundaries shift with location — open your city's festival calendar for local dates.
Dhanteras 2025
Dhanvantari/Lakshmi
- Saturday, October 18, 2025View day panchang →Tithi window: 12:19 PM – 1:52 PMPuja window: 5:48 PM – 7:24 PM
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dhanteras?
- Dhanatrayodashi, the first day of the Diwali festivities, observed on the Krishna Trayodashi two days before Diwali. Dedicated to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, and to Kubera and Lakshmi; buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered auspicious, and a lamp for Yama is lit at dusk.
- When is Dhanteras 2025?
- Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025.