Dhanteras 2025: What to Buy and Avoid on This Auspicious Day

October 18, 2025 – Dhanteras, the first festival of the five-day Diwali celebration, is here. Falling on October 18, 2025, Dhanteras is an auspicious occasion marked by shopping, worship, and cleansing.

What to Buy on Dhanteras

• Gold or Silver Coins: Buying gold or silver coins, especially with the image of Goddess Lakshmi or Lord Kuber, is considered auspicious. It symbolizes wealth growth and financial stability.
• Utensils: Brass, copper, or steel utensils are bought to invite fortune and cleanliness into the home. Traditionally, utensils are filled with grains or water and brought home.
• New Broom: A new broom is bought to drive away poverty and negativity, as it is considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi.
• Electronic Goods: Purchasing household appliances like mobiles, laptops, or TVs on Dhanteras brings technological prosperity and convenience.
• Vehicles or New Metal Objects: Buying a new vehicle, scooter, bike, or car is considered auspicious, signifying new beginnings. Additionally, any new metal items like locks or kitchenware can be purchased.

What Not to Buy on Dhanteras

• Glassware: Fragile glass objects are considered inauspicious due to the fear of breakage, which is associated with negativity.
• Aluminum and Iron Utensils: These metals are considered impure and unsuitable for a holy day like Dhanteras.
• Black Colored Items: Black is associated with negative energy, so avoid buying black clothes, shoes, or other black items.
• Sharp or Pointed Objects: Cutting instruments like knives and scissors are not purchased to avoid tribulation and bitterness in relationships.

Auspicious Shopping Times and Choghadiya Muhurta

Shop during the following auspicious timings on Dhanteras:

• First Muhurta: 8:50 AM to 10:33 AM
• Second Muhurta: 11:43 AM to 12:28 PM
• Third Muhurta: 7:16 PM to 8:20 PM

Additionally, consider the Choghadiya Muhurta:

• Auspicious Time: 7:49 AM to 9:15 AM
• Profit Muhurta: 1:32 PM to 2:57 PM
• Amrit Kaal: 2:57 PM to 4:23 PM
• Variable Time: 12:06 PM to 1:32 AM

Disclaimer: The information provided is based on general beliefs, astrology, and religious texts. The accuracy and completeness of the information are not guaranteed.