Dhanteras, the auspicious beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, will be observed on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There has been some confusion on the internet, with many wondering whether Dhanteras falls on October 18 or 19. This is because the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:18 PM on October 18 and ends at 1:51 PM on October 19. However, according to Hindu Panchang and traditional observances, the correct time for performing Dhanteras Puja and buying gold or silver is on October 18, 2025, during the auspicious muhurat.
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The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat on October 18 is from 7:17 PM to 8:20 PM, lasting 1 hour and 4 minutes, which is considered the ideal time for rituals, purchases, and invoking blessings for wealth and prosperity.
Dhanteras 2025: Date and Time
| Event | Date | Time |
| Trayodashi Tithi Begins | 18 October 2025 | 12:18 PM |
| Trayodashi Tithi Ends | 19 October 2025 | 1:51 PM |
| Dhanteras Puja Muhurat | 18 October 2025 | 07:17 PM – 08:20 PM |
Dhanteras 2025 City-wise Muhurat (October 18, 2025)
| City | Dhanteras Muhurat |
| Pune | 07:46 PM – 08:38 PM |
| New Delhi | 07:16 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Chennai | 07:28 PM – 08:15 PM |
| Jaipur | 07:24 PM – 08:26 PM |
| Hyderabad | 07:29 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Gurgaon | 07:17 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Chandigarh | 07:14 PM – 08:20 PM |
| Kolkata | 06:41 PM – 07:38 PM |
| Mumbai | 07:49 PM – 08:41 PM |
| Bengaluru | 07:39 PM – 08:25 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 07:44 PM – 08:41 PM |
| Noida | 07:15 PM – 08:19 PM |
With Dhanteras marking the start of Diwali festivities, families across the country will light diyas, clean homes, and worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi, setting a positive tone for the celebrations that follow on Diwali, Naraka Chaturdashi, and Bhai Dooj.
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Dhanteras 2025 FAQs
1. When is Dhanteras 2025?
Dhanteras 2025 will be observed on Saturday, October 18. Although the Trayodashi Tithi extends into October 19, the correct day for performing Dhanteras rituals and purchases is October 18.
2. What is the auspicious muhurat for Dhanteras Puja in 2025?
The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat on October 18, 2025, is from 7:17 PM to 8:20 PM, lasting 1 hour and 4 minutes. This is the ideal time for worship, buying gold, silver, or utensils, and performing rituals.
3. Why is there confusion about Dhanteras being on October 18 or 19?
The confusion arises because the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:18 PM on October 18 and ends at 1:51 PM on October 19. However, according to traditional Hindu Panchang guidance, the rituals and purchases for Dhanteras should be done on October 18 during the designated muhurat.
4. What is the correct date and time for Dhanteras 2025 in Delhi?
Dhanteras in Delhi will be observed on Saturday, October 18, 2025. The auspicious Dhanteras Puja Muhurat is from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM.
5. What is the correct date and time for Dhanteras 2025 in Mumbai?
In Mumbai, Dhanteras will also be celebrated on October 18, 2025, with the muhurat from 7:49 PM to 8:41 PM.
6. What is the correct date and time for Dhanteras 2025 in Kolkata?
Kolkata will observe Dhanteras on October 18, 2025, with the auspicious muhurat from 6:41 PM to 7:38 PM.
7. What is the correct date and time for Dhanteras 2025 in Bengaluru?
In Bengaluru, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18, 2025, and the Dhanteras Puja Muhurat is from 7:39 PM to 8:25 PM.
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