Dhanteras 2025: Dos And Don'ts You Must Follow, According To Astrologer

The festivities of the Diwali season are in full swing, and people are eagerly looking forward to celebrating this holy festival. To kickstart this pious festival of lights, people observe Dhanteras. The festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali season, and this year, people will celebrate it on October 18, 2025. On this occasion, people worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. Many also pray to Lord Dhanvantari for good health and well-being. While this day is considered to be extremely auspicious for purchasing gold or silver, there are things that you strictly mustn’t do on this day. We consulted Pandit Janmesh Dwivedi to find out the Dhanteras 2025 dos and don’ts one should follow this year! 

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Dhanteras 2025: Dos And Don'ts You Must Follow

Here are all the things you should take care of while celebrating the first festival of the Diwali season, Dhanteras, this Saturday, October 18, 2025. 

Dos For Dhanteras 2025

In order to have an auspicious Dhanteras this year, follow these dos to invite Goddess Lakhsmi and Lord Dhanvantari to your home! 

1. Dhanteras is considered to be one of the best days to invest in gold, silver or even brass items like jewellery or coins. You can even purchase utensils to attract wealth into your life. 

2. On Dhanteras evening, perform Yama Deepam by lighting 13 diyas to dispel all negativity from your life. 

3. Make sure that your house is absolutely neat, clean and well decorated to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into your home.

4. For those people on a tighter budget this year, purchase a broom on the day of Dhanteras to bid farewell to all financial worries.

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Don’ts For Dhanteras 2025

The following things are what one should absolutely avoid happening on the auspicious festival of Dhanteras this year.

1. Avoid purchasing black clothes, items made from iron, shoes or bags on Dhanteras as these items might bring losses to you.

2. During Dhanteras celebrations, do not borrow money from anyone. This action could anger Goddess Lakhsmi and even increase your debt burden further.

3. On this holy day, do not donate or give away money to someone. Doing so can invite financial losses. 

4. Food items like ghee and oil symbolise light and positivity. Do not make the mistake of giving these away will decrease your prosperity. 

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This year, begin your Diwali celebrations with the auspicious festival of Dhanteras. Follow these simple Dhanteras 2025 dos and don’ts while celebrating the festival. 

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