As festive lights twinkle and sweets tempt every corner, managing health can feel like a juggling act. For those living with prediabetes, every bite carries a story of balance and choice.
But worry not, just like Dhanteras 2025 inspires careful planning for prosperity, you can approach your meals with the same mindful intention. Choosing the right foods helps keep blood sugar steady while still letting you savour life’s little celebrations.
Dhanteras 2025 Date and Panchang Details
This year, Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, will be observed on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:20 PM on October 18 and ends at 1:52 PM on October 19. The most auspicious time for the evening puja, known as the Pradosh Kaal, is from 5:48 PM to 8:19 PM, with the Vrishabha Kaal being particularly favourable from 7:15 PM to 9:11 PM.
Puja Timings and Rituals to Invite Goddess Lakshmi
The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat on Dhanteras 2025 is from 7:15 PM to 8:19 PM. During this time, devotees perform rituals to honour Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari.
Key practices include lighting diyas, offering prayers, and reciting mantras such as:
“ॐ नमो भगवते महासुदर्शनाय वासुदेवाय धन्वंतराय
अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वभयविनाशाय सर्वरोगनिवारणाय।
त्रिलोकपथाय त्रिलोकनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णुस्वरूपाय
श्रीधन्वंतरिस्वरूपाय श्रीश्रीश्री औषधचक्राय नारायणाय नमः।”
With chanting, seek blessings for health and wealth. Families also engage in cleaning and decorating their homes to welcome positive energy.
Three Auspicious Muhurats to Buy Gold and Silver
On Dhanteras, purchasing gold, silver, or utensils is considered highly auspicious. The three most favourable time slots for these purchases are:
1. 8:50 AM to 10:33 AM
2. 5:48 PM to 8:19 PM
3. 7:15 PM to 9:11 PM
These muhurats are believed to be spiritually potent, aligning with favourable planetary positions. Investing in precious metals during these times is thought to usher in prosperity and good fortune.
Significance of Lighting the Diya – Symbol of Wealth and Positivity
Lighting diyas during Dhanteras is a cherished tradition symbolising the dispelling of darkness and the welcoming of light into one’s life. It is believed that lighting diyas at dusk invites wealth, wards off negativity, and marks new beginnings. This practice is prevalent across various regions of India, each adding its unique touch to the celebration.
Dhanteras 2025 is a day to embrace tradition, invite prosperity, and celebrate the blessings of health and wealth. By adhering to the auspicious timings and rituals, devotees can ensure a spiritually fulfilling start to the Diwali festivities.
