Essential Guide to Dhanteras 2025 Puja Materials and Mantras

Dhanteras 2025 is set for October 18th, a day dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Kubera. This guide outlines the essential materials needed for the puja, including idols, yantras, and offerings. It also highlights the significance of the puja mantras and the best timings for performing the rituals. Whether you're a seasoned devotee or new to the traditions, this comprehensive overview will help you prepare for a meaningful Dhanteras celebration.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 17, 2025, 11:03 IST

Dhanteras 2025: Key Rituals and Materials

Dhanteras 2025 Puja Essentials: Scheduled for October 18th, Dhanteras is a significant occasion marked by the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Kubera. This day holds particular importance for business owners and shopkeepers. The puja is traditionally conducted in the evening, and if you intend to perform the rituals this year, it's advisable to gather the necessary puja items ahead of time to ensure everything is in accordance with the rituals. The puja mantra is also a vital component; without it, the ceremony remains incomplete. Let’s delve into the essential materials and mantras for Dhanteras puja.

List of Dhanteras Puja Materials
Idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Dhanpati Kubera
Kubera Yantra and Shri Yantra
A wooden platform for the installation
New ledger and pen
Akshat, roli, turmeric, vermilion, sugar
Ganga water, pure cow ghee
Betel leaf, betel nut, cloves, cardamom, fruits
New yellow and red garments, flowers, and garlands
Lotus and red roses, lotus seeds
Perfume, Raksha Sutra, Pancha Pallava, Durva (sunflower), Kusha grass, Pancha Meva (five nuts)
Milk, curd, honey, sacred thread, Gulal
Cotton wick, lamp, camphor, incense, fragrance
Sweets, Naivedya, coconut, whole coriander
Silver and gold coins
Saptamatrika, Saptdhanya, Kusha grass, or a blanket seat for sitting
Book of Dhanteras Katha and Aarti

Dhanteras Puja Mantras
Ganesha Mantra: Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Dev Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.
Lakshmi Mantra: Om Shreem Shreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasid Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmi Namah:
Kuber Mantra: Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puray Puray Namah

Best Time for Dhanteras Puja
The Pradosh period is regarded as the most auspicious time for worship during Dhanteras. Therefore, the ideal time for the puja is from 06:59 pm to 08:56 pm. It is recommended to perform the Dhanteras rituals during this window. Additionally, for those with a Leo ascendant, the auspicious time extends from 1:27 am to 3:41 am. These two time slots are considered favorable for conducting the Dhanteras puja.

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