Dhanteras in 2025 will be celebrated on October 18. It marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and is considered an auspicious day for worshiping Lord Kuber, Lord Dhanvantari, and Goddess Lakshmi. People traditionally buy gold, silver, and other valuable items on this day for good fortune and prosperity. The puja timing for Dhanteras in cities like New Delhi is approximately from 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM on October 18, 2025.