Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 2025: Your Smart Shopping & Puja Game Plan
Why this post?
Your Diwali muhurat guide is sorted. But Dhanteras is the kickoff to the five-day Diwali run and what most readers actually need is an actionable plan: When to buy, what to buy, and when to do the puja. This blog gives you exactly that.
The short answer (New Delhi)
- Dhanteras Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025.
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (Lakshmi–Kuber at home): 7:16 PM – 8:20 PM (overlaps Pradosh Kaal & Vrishabha/Sthir Lagna).
- Pradosh Kaal window: ~5:48 PM – 8:20 PM. Aim inside it.
- Yama Deepam: Evening of Oct 18 light a south-facing diya to ward off negativity.
Note: City sunsets shift the exact minute ranges. Use the method below to localize in 60 seconds.
Why timings differ
Apps and lists vary because sunset, lagna and Trayodashi tithi differ by location even if the main day is the same. For 2025, trusted festival desks consistently place Dhanteras on Oct 18 with the core puja window ~7:16–8:20 PM (Delhi baseline).
The 60-second method to find your city’s best window
- Find local sunset for Oct 18.
- Pradosh Kaal ≈ starts right after sunset and runs ~2 hr 24 min note this span.
- Check Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna inside that span; pick the overlap for maximum stability (ideal for wealth-linked rites). Trusted listings show this overlap as the recommended Dhanteras puja time.
(Pro tip for Gujarat/Chopda Pujan): Add a Choghadiya check prefer Labh/Amrit/Chara slots close to or inside the above window.
Gold & Silver Buying: What actually counts as “shubh”
- Best all-round pick: Shop inside Pradosh and if possible the Vrishabha overlap (e.g., 7:16–8:20 PM Delhi baseline).
- Yama Deepam: Light the south-facing diya in the evening before/after your shopping; it’s part of Dhanteras’ protective practice.
- Bonus buy day: Pushya Nakshatra in the Diwali week is widely favoured for purchases. In 2025 it falls around Oct 14–15 (local times may vary; diaspora examples show >20 hours of auspiciousness). Use your local panchang if you plan a pre-Dhanteras buy.
Dhanteras at home: Simple Lakshmi-Kuber-Dhanvantari Puja Vidhi
- Sthapana: On a clean chowki with red/yellow cloth, place Lakshmi, Kuber, and Dhanvantari images/idols; keep a kalash with mango leaves & coconut.
- Shuddhi & Deepam: Sprinkle Gangajal, light two diyas (one for puja, one south-facing later for Yama Deepam).
- Offerings: Haldi, kumkum, akshat, gulal, marigolds/lotus, naivedya (kheer/laddoo), new coin/utensil.
- Recitations: Lakshmi Ashtottara / Kanakadhara; Kuber mantra; brief Dhanvantari shloka for health.
- Aarti & Sankalp: Seek prosperity, disciplined wealth use, and family health. Keep the new coin near idols overnight.
- Yama Deepam: After dusk, place a south-facing diya at the house’s southern side/entrance.
What to buy (and why it’s symbolic)
- Gold/Silver coin: Invokes Lakshmi; keep in the cash box or altar.
- Utensils (brass/steel/silver): Symbol of annaprashakti begin with akshat & haldi touch.
- Broom & lamp: Clearing old stagnation; lighting the path ahead.
- Gomti chakra/Kauri shells: Traditional prosperity tokens (optional).
- Small electronics/appliances: If needed but perform aarti before first use.
City-wise quick cues (how to apply the baseline)
- New Delhi: 7:16-8:20 PM puja, inside 5:48-8:20 PM Pradosh; Yama Deepam in the evening.
- Other metros: Match your sunset → compute Pradosh → pick Vrishabha overlap. Most lists align close to Delhi’s hour; coastal cities shift slightly later.
Five-day Diwali map (context)
- Oct 18 (Sat): Dhanteras / Yama Deepam
- Oct 19 (Sun): Kali Chaudas/Naraka Chaturdashi (regional)
- Oct 20 (Mon): Lakshmi Puja / Diwali night (per major desks)
- Oct 22 (Wed): Govardhan/Annakut (morning muhurat)
- Oct 23 (Thu): Bhai Dooj
(Exact city windows vary; festival desks list Oct 18 as Dhanteras and Oct 20 as Lakshmi Puja for most of India.)
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FAQs
Q1. Is Dhanteras on Oct 18 or 19 in 2025?
The festival is on Saturday, Oct 18. Trayodashi runs Oct 18 afternoon → Oct 19 early afternoon, but Pradosh + Vrishabha in the evening of Oct 18 is the puja sweet spot.
Q2. What’s the exact puja time for Delhi?
7:16 PM – 8:20 PM inside 5:48–8:20 PM Pradosh; do Yama Deepam in the evening.
Q3. Can I buy gold earlier if crowds are crazy?
Yes choose Pushya Nakshatra in the same week (check your local panchang for city timing).
Q4. I follow Choghadiya in Gujarat. What should I pick?
Prefer Labh/Amrit/Chara slots, ideally aligning with Pradosh/Vrishabha on Oct 18.
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