Diwali celebrations are just around the corner. Every year, it is the festival people look forward to most. But did you know that the official celebrations begin on the day of Dhanteras? It is the day dedicated to inviting wealth, prosperity, and good health into your life.
You are excited for the celebrations to begin, but confused about how to actually perform the Dhanteras pooja. Then, don’t worry, in this blog we will cover the steps of performing pooja, dhanteras pooja samagri, and time.
Dhanteras Date and Time
As per the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of the lunar cycle (Trayodashi tithi) of the Kartik month.
This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18, 2025. The most auspicious Dhanteras puja time will be from 5:44 to 8:17 PM.
How to perform the Dhanteras Puja at Home?
Performing the Dhanteras Pooja for the first time can feel confusing at first. That’s why we have provided a step-by-step routine you can follow for performing the pooja:
- Preparing the Puja Area: Clean your temple and decorate using fresh flowers. Prepare the Dhanteras puja samagri, including fruits, sweets, betel leaves, and kumkum. Keep a picture or idol of Goddess Lakshmi along with Lord Kuber.
- Lighting the Diya: Lighting an oil lamp is symbolic of removing the darkness in our lives. And the fire element is symbolic of burning down the old and negative energies to create space for a new life.
- Chanting Mantras: Start by chanting the Lakshmi mantra and Kubera mantra. With each repetition, offer a flower or sweets at the feet of the deity.
- Yama Deepam: It’s a special ritual in which a lamp is placed outside the home. This lamp is offered to Lord Yama, the lord of death. To protect the family members from all diseases and untimely deaths. It is symbolic of removing all darkness and fears of death. Follow Vastu for Home directions for correct placement.
- Aarti: End the pooja with an Aarti (prayer offering) to Goddess Lakshmi. Doing an aarti marks the completion of the ritual and invites positive energy into the house.
- Prasad: After you have performed the Dhanteras pooja, offer sweets as prasad to the idols. And distribute it among the family members.
Why is Dhanteras celebrated?
The significance of Dhanteras has been linked back to the churning of the ocean. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi also emerged from the churning process. Goddess Lakshmi is the divine feminine. She embodies abundance, wealth, and prosperity. On the day of Dhanteras, prayers are offered to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber.
Another legend is associated with the Lord Vishnu’s incarnation, Lord Dhanvantari. When he emerged from the ocean, he was holding a pot filled with nectar in his hands. This nectar (amrit) can heal all diseases and lead you to perfect health. He is the god of Ayurveda and medicine. That’s why this day is also known as Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Dhanteras Rituals
Now that we know about the significance of Dhanteras, let’s look at the rituals that can be performed on this day:
Lighting 13 diyas: 13 diyas are made out of clay and placed at specific locations within the house. Including the main entrance, kitchen, temple, and storage areas of the house. These lamps act like a protective shield, protecting you from evil energies.
Cleaning the house: In order to prepare for a fresh start, it’s important to let go of things that you have been holding on to from the past. Deep cleaning your home removes stagnant energies from your home. Once cleaned, decorate your home with fresh flowers and colorful rangolis, creating a positive atmosphere.
Buying Utensils: Purchasing anything new on Dhanteras is believed to make you even more prosperous and wealthy. Especially, purchasing objects or coins made from precious metals like gold or silver is believed to multiply prosperity.
Things not to do during Dhanteras Pooja
If you want to attract abundance and prosperity in your life, then you should avoid performing certain actions on this day, including:
Lending Money: Do not lend money on this day, as it is believed that lending money on this day pushes away wealth.
Trading: The energy of this day is best utilised for buying new objects. The selling of objects goes against the energy of this day.
Wearing Black clothes: During the pooja, it is advised to wear light coloured clothes. Black clothes absorb all kinds of positive and negative energies.
Consuming Tamasic foods: On this day, you need to avoid the consumption of non-vegetarian foods and alcoholic drinks.
As you prepare for the celebrations, remember that the Dhanteras pooja holds a much deeper significance beyond the rituals. It’s an opportunity to reset your life and attract new opportunities. The purpose of any pooja is to help you connect with the universe with the help of rituals. And when performing the pooja, your intentions matter the most. It’s not about following the perfect plan; rather, it’s connecting with the energy of Goddess Lakshmi with a pure heart.
FAQs
Q1. What are the lucky objects for Dhanteras?
Lucky objects to buy on Dhanteras are metals like gold, silver, and copper. You can either buy ornaments made from these metals or buy utensils.
Q2. Why buy a broom on Dhanteras 2025?
Buying a broom is symbolic of clearing out old blockages and negative energy from the home. Representing the start of a new chapter without any worries.
Q3. What things should you avoid for Dhanteras pooja?
Avoid buying sharp objects like knives, scissors, and items made of iron. Even items made from glass should not be bought as they represent Rahu.
Q4. Which oil can be used for lighting lamps during Dhanteras pooja?
When lighting lamps, cow’s ghee is considered to be the best. However, you can also use other oils like mustard and sesame oil.
Q5. Where to place the Yamadeepam?
The Yama Deepam should be placed outside the main entrance of the house in the South direction.