Dhanteras, the festival that heralds the beginning of Diwali, stands as both a spiritual and economic milestone for Indian households. It is the day when faith meets finance—when homes are illuminated for Goddess Lakshmi’s arrival and families make their most symbolic purchase of the year: gold, silver, or increasingly, diamonds. Advertisement

This year, Dhanteras falls on October 18, 2025, and the day’s auspicious timings are central to festive planning. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:18 PM on October 18 and ends at 1:51 PM on October 19. The sacred Pradosh Kaal, from 5:48 PM to 8:19 PM, marks the evening prayers and lighting of diyas to invoke Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings. Within this period, the most auspicious Dhanteras Puja Muhurat runs from 7:15 P

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