When is Diwali 2025? Know Dhanteras Date, Puja Time, and Lucky Items to Buy
Dhanteras and Diwali 2025 are just around the corner! This festive season will begin with Dhanteras on October 18, followed by Chhoti Diwali on October 19 and Diwali on October 20. With special planetary alignments this year, purchasing auspicious items and performing Lakshmi-Ganesh-Kali puja is believed to bring immense prosperity and good fortune.
11:26 AM Oct 11, 2025 IST
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Aakash Khuman
Diwali 2025: This year, Dhanteras will fall on Saturday, October 18, followed by Chhoti Diwali on Sunday, October 19, and Diwali on Monday, October 20. According to astrologers, this period is considered highly auspicious for buying gold, silver, utensils, and decorative items for the home.
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Auspicious Time for Puja and Shopping
The Trayodashi Tithi will begin at 1:32 PM on October 18. From this time onwards, devotees can start their Dhanteras shopping and puja, which can continue throughout the night. It is believed that buying new metal items or idols of deities during this time brings wealth and prosperity to the household.
Market Buzz: Ganesha Idols in Demand
With the festive season approaching, markets are filled with beautiful idols of Lord Ganesha in various forms—seated on a throne, a lotus, or even a swing. Traders from Bhagalpur say that the swinging Ganesha idols from Jaipur and Moradabad are especially popular this year, with prices ranging between Rs.3,000 to Rs.3,500. Many customers have already booked their idols to bring them home on Dhanteras.
Lakshmi-Ganesha-Saraswati Idols Trending
The demand for combined idols of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Goddess Saraswati has also seen a surge. These idols, priced between Rs.1,100 to Rs.6,100, are believed to symbolize wealth, wisdom, and success. As per tradition, worshipping the trio together ensures harmony, financial stability, and knowledge in the household.
Symbolic Idols for Prosperity
This Dhanteras, idols of Tortoise Shree Yantra, Lord Kubera, Nandi, and Cow-Calf are also in high demand. Prices range from Rs.500 to Rs.7,100, depending on size and material. According to pundits, each of these symbols holds special significance—the tortoise represents stability, Kubera signifies wealth, Nandi denotes strength and devotion, while the cow-calf brings peace and abundance. Installing them on Dhanteras is believed to invite good luck and prosperity.
Dhanteras & Diwali 2025: Key Highlights
- Dhanteras Date: October 18, Saturday
- Trayodashi Begins: 1:32 PM
- Chhoti Diwali: October 19, Sunday
- Diwali: October 20, Monday
- Puja Time: All day and night for Ganesh-Lakshmi; Maa Kali worship at night
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