Dhanteras 2025: Celebrating Wealth, Light, and Hope on October 18
Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in 2025, falls on October 18. This auspicious occasion is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India, marking the beginning of a time of wealth, health, and happiness.
On Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. They believe that purchasing gold, silver, new utensils, and other valuables on this day invites prosperity and grows wealth throughout the year. The festival is not just about material wealth, but also about sharing blessings and supporting the less fortunate.
In the evening, Lakshmi Puja is performed with offerings of sweets, flowers, and mantras. People clean and decorate their houses, light diyas, and draw footprints of Goddess Lakshmi. The lighting of diyas signifies the victory of light over darkness and hope over despair. In the digital age, Dhanteras is also celebrated through heartfelt messages, wishes, and social media greetings.
Dhanteras, with its rich symbolism and traditions, sets the stage for the Diwali festival. It reminds us to invite prosperity, share our blessings, and bring light and hope into our lives and the lives of others.
