Dhanteras 2025 marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and is celebrated with devotion, prosperity rituals, and auspicious purchases. Known as Dhantrayodashi, this day honors Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and fortune.
While the day is considered highly auspicious, following the right traditions and avoiding certain mistakes ensures that the blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity remain throughout the year. Here’s a complete guide to the dos and don’ts on Dhanteras 2025 that you must know.
Dhanteras is observed on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. According to Hindu mythology, on this day, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) with a pot of nectar (Amrit), symbolizing health and longevity.
It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits homes on Dhanteras night, bringing abundance and wealth to those who worship her with devotion.
Dos on Dhanteras 2025
1. Clean and Decorate Your Home
Clean every corner of your home before the evening. A clean and well-lit space invites positive energy and prosperity. Decorate the entrance with rangoli, torans (mango leaf decorations), and diyas to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
2. Light Diyas and Lamps
Lighting diyas on Dhanteras evening drives away negative energies. Traditionally, people light 13 diyas outside the house — one for each lunar day of the dark fortnight — to bring protection and good fortune.
3. Purchase Gold, Silver, or Utensils
Buying gold, silver, or brass items is considered highly auspicious on Dhanteras. These metals symbolize wealth and stability. If gold or silver feels expensive, you can also buy steel utensils, idols, or coins of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
4. Perform Dhanteras Puja
Worship Lord Dhanvantari for good health and Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity. Offer flowers, sweets, and light a ghee lamp. Chanting the Lakshmi Kubera Mantra can also enhance wealth energy in your home.
5. Donate to the Needy
Charity is a vital part of Dhanteras. Donating food, clothes, or money to the poor invites blessings and balances karma. Giving oil, lamps, and grains is especially auspicious.
6. Buy Broom (Jhaadu)
It is believed that purchasing a new broom on Dhanteras helps remove financial obstacles and negative energy from home. It symbolizes sweeping away poverty and welcoming prosperity.
7. Invest Wisely
Many people start new investments, buy property, or initiate business deals on this day, as Dhanteras is seen as favorable for financial beginnings.
Don’ts on Dhanteras 2025
1. Avoid Buying Iron or Sharp Objects
Buying iron, steel (for construction), or sharp items like knives and scissors on Dhanteras is considered inauspicious as they symbolize conflict and negativity.
2. Do Not Lend or Borrow Money
Avoid lending or borrowing money on Dhanteras, as it is believed to drain away wealth from your home and block financial growth throughout the year.
3. Don’t Keep Your House Dark
Leaving your home dark on Dhanteras night is believed to displease Goddess Lakshmi. Make sure to light diyas in every corner, especially near the entrance and in the prayer room.
4. Avoid Buying Black-Colored Items
Black is considered unlucky on auspicious occasions. Avoid purchasing or wearing black clothes, accessories, or home items on Dhanteras.
5. Don’t Waste Food or Water
Dhanteras is about gratitude and abundance. Wasting food or water on this day is seen as disrespectful to Goddess Annapurna and may hinder prosperity.
6. Avoid Negative Talk or Arguments
Stay positive and calm throughout the day. Quarrels, gossip, or harsh words can attract negative energy — the opposite of what Dhanteras stands for.
7. Don’t Ignore the Evening Puja Time
Each year, the Dhanteras Puja Muhurat changes according to planetary positions. Perform the puja at the shubh muhurat (auspicious time) to maximize blessings. (You can check your local timing or Panchang for accuracy.)
Celebrate Dhanteras with Positivity and Gratitude
Dhanteras 2025 is more than just a day for shopping — it’s a reminder to invite health, wealth, and happiness into your life. By following the right dos and avoiding the don’ts, you can ensure that prosperity flows freely into your home.
Light your diyas with faith, keep your heart pure, and welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari with devotion. This Dhanteras, may your home be filled with light, love, and lasting fortune.
