Dhanteras: When is Dhanteras, October 18th or 19th? Know the exact date, auspicious time, and Lakshmi-Kubera puja timings..

Dhanteras Kab Hai 2025 Date: The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the Trayodashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the month of Kartik. On Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera, the god of wealth, are worshipped during the Pradosh period. This year, the Trayodashi Tithi of Dhanteras falls on two days: October 18th and 19th. Therefore, there is confusion about when to celebrate Dhanteras. Let us find out when is the right time to celebrate Dhanteras, October 18th or 19th? What is the Dhanteras Muhurta and the timing of Lakshmi-Kubera worship?

Correct Date of Dhanteras
According to the calendar, this year the Trayodashi Tithi of the Krishna Paksha of the month of Kartik begins at 12:18 pm on Saturday, October 18th, and will continue until 1:51 pm on Sunday, October 19th.
According to the Udayatithi, Trayodashi Tithi falls on Sunday, October 19th. However, the problem with this date is that the Pradosh Kaal is not available. On this day, Trayodashi Tithi ends at 1:51 PM. The Pradosh Kaal period begins after sunset.

Based on this, it is appropriate to celebrate Dhanteras on October 18th. Sunset on Dhanteras on October 18th will be at 5:48 PM. Pradosh Kaal will begin after that. Therefore, Dhanteras falls on October 18th.

Dhanteras Pradosh Kaal
This year, the Pradosh Kaal period for Dhanteras is from 5:48 PM to 8:20 PM.

Dhanteras Lakshmi-Kubera Puja Muhurat
On the evening of Dhanteras, you will have 1 hour and 4 minutes of auspicious time to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera, the god of wealth. The auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja starts at 7:16 PM and continues until 8:20 PM. You can also do Dhanteras shopping during this time.

Auspicious Time for Dhanteras
The auspicious time for Dhanteras, i.e., Abhijit Muhurta, is from 11:43 AM to 12:29 PM. Brahma Muhurta is from 4:43 AM to 5:33 AM. Rahukaal on Dhanteras is from 9:15 AM to 10:40 AM. Do not perform any auspicious work during Rahukaal on Dhanteras.

Significance of Dhanteras
Acquiring wealth on Dhanteras is auspicious.
According to religious beliefs, the wealth and property earned on Dhanteras are worshipped as a form of Goddess Lakshmi. This increases wealth and prosperity.
Worshipping Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, on this day provides relief from illness and maintains good health.
Worshipping Kubera on Dhanteras increases wealth and prosperity.

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