Dhanteras 2025: This year the festival of Dhanteras is falling on 18 October 2025, Saturday. Saturday is dedicated to Shani Dev, the god of justice and action, due to which the shadow of Shani will be seen on Dhanteras.

While shopping on this day, you have to pay special attention to some special things, otherwise you may have to face the Mahadasha of Saturn. Let us know about it.

Worship of five gods on Dhanteras

Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is known as Dhanteras. On the occasion of Dhanteras, mainly five deities are worshipped.

Among these deities, Lord Ganesha, Mother Lakshmi, Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are prominent. But this time as Dhanteras is on Saturday, worship of Shani Dev also becomes important.

Shadow of Saturn on Dhanteras

This year, since Dhanteras is on Saturday, one should avoid buying certain items even by mistake. According to astrology, this time on the occasion of Dhanteras, do not buy items related to iron even by mistake.

Actually, iron is related to Shani Dev, hence iron objects should not be brought into the house on this day. Apart from this, buying black colored items and mustard oil is also considered inauspicious.

Be careful while purchasing utensils on Dhanteras

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, most people buy steel utensils, but one thing to be noted here is that the steel utensils available in the market are rich in iron. In such a situation, many people are in a state of confusion regarding the purchase of utensils.

Buying utensils on the occasion of Dhanteras is considered auspicious. Therefore, instead of bringing the vessel after buying it, bring water, coriander or sweets in it.

Apart from this, since it is Dhanteras on Saturday, do not bring leather items home even by mistake. If you keep these things in mind, then this Dhanteras you will receive the blessings of Shani Dev along with Maa Lakshmi.

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October Month 2025 Festival List: The month of October is considered to be very special in Hinduism and festivals. This time is not only for happiness and celebration, but also to strengthen religious rituals and faith.

According to the almanac, many important festivals and fasts will be observed in this month, which will communicate glee and positive energy in family and social life.

The month of October full of Teej festivals

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma, director of Sri Lakshminarayan Astro Solutions Ajmer, said that, October will be from Mahanavami on 1 October and Dussehra festival on October 2, after which many important festivals will be held in this month.

Fasting, worship and religious rituals are performed on these occasions, which provide spiritual benefits as well as mental balance. This is the reason that the month of October holds great importance from religious terms and brings a message of gaiety and devotion to every family. Along with this, fasts like Papankusha Ekadashi, Sharad Purnima and Ahoi Ashtami will be celebrated.

October planet transit

• 02 October 2025- Mercury rise in Virgo zodiac
• 03 October 2025- Mercury transit in Libra zodiac
• 09 October 2025- Venus transit in Virgo zodiac
• 17 October 2025- Sun’s transit in Libra zodiac
• 19 October 2025- Jupiter’s transit in Cancer sign
• 24 October 2025- Mercury transit in Scorpio zodiac
• 27 October 2025- Mars transit in Scorpio zodiac

02 October 2025 Dussehra

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Dussehra is celebrated on the Dashami date of Shukla Paksha of Ashwin month. This festival of victory of truth over untruth comes after nine days of Sharadiya Navratri.

On this day, Lord Shri Ram killed Ravana. This time this festival will be celebrated on 2 October, Thursday. On this day there is a tradition of weapon worship and Ravana combustion.

06 October 2025-Sharad Purnima

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Sharad Purnima is celebrated every year on the full moon of Ashwin month. It is believed that on this day the moon is completed with sixteen arts and shows nectar in its rays. It is considered particularly beneficial to receive the pudding kept in the moonlight on this night.

This time Sharad Purnima will be celebrated on 6 October. In many places it is also known as Kojagiri Purnima.

10 October 2025-Karwa Chauth

The festival of Karva Chauth is celebrated on the Chaturthi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month. On this day, married women wish for their husband’s longevity and happiness and prosperity. Fasting Nirjala since morning, in the evening, by offering arghya to the moon, she takes water from the hand of the Suhagin husband and completes the fast.

According to the almanac, this time the fast of Karva Chauth will be kept on October 10.

18 October 2025-Dhanteras/Yama Deepdan

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Dhan Trayodashi or Dhanteras has special significance in Hinduism. This day is considered as the first day of the Diwali festival lasting five days. Every year this festival is celebrated on Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month.

On this day Lord Dhanvantari, Maa Lakshmi and God of wealth Kubera are worshiped. This year, the festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025. There is a tradition of donating lamps on the evening of Dhanteras. It is also called Yama Deepdan.

19 October 2025-Hanuman Jayanti

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that the festival of Hanuman Jayanti is celebrated in many places on the Chaturdashi of Kartik month. It is believed that fasting on this date and worshiping Hanuman ji removes fear and crisis from life.

Reciting Shri Ramcharitmanas, Sundarkand and Hanuman Chalisa is considered especially fruitful. This time Hanuman Jayanti will be celebrated on 19 October.

19 October 2025 Narak Chaturdashi

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Narak Chaturdashi is also known as ‘Chhoti Diwali’. The Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month falls on hell Chaturdashi.

It is believed that on this day Lord Krishna killed a demon named Narakasura. Hence it is called Narak Chaturdashi. This time this festival will be celebrated on Monday 20 October.

20 October 2025 Deepawali

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that, on the Amavasya of Kartik month, Deepawali is celebrated with great pomp, the festival of victory of light over darkness. On this day, Lord Rama and Mother Sita were welcomed by lighting a lamp on returning to Ayodhya.

This tradition is going on till today. This year the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 20 October. This day is considered best to receive the blessings of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

21 October 2025 Karthik Amavasya

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that the day of Kartik Amavasya is considered very sacred. This date comes with Deepawali and on this day it is extremely auspicious for the ancestors to donate, shraddha and lamp.

Religious work done on this day destroys the sins of human beings and makes him get virtuous fruits. This festival will be celebrated on 21 October this year.

22 October 2025 Annakoot and Govardhan Puja

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Govardhan Puja is performed every year on Pratipada date of Kartik month. This day is dedicated to Lord Krishna. On this day, Lord Krishna broke the pride of Indradev and held the Govardhan Parvat on his finger to protect the Brajvasis.

On this day, many types of foods were made and offered to Lord Krishna.

23 October 2025 Bhai Dooj (Yama Dwitiya)

Jyotishacharya and tarot card reader Neetika Sharma said that Bhai Dooj is celebrated on the second of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. It is also called Yama Dwitiya. This is the last day of the five -day festival of Deepawali. On this day, sisters by applying tilak to their brothers wish for their long life and happiness and prosperity.

It is believed that on this day Yamraj came to meet his sister Yamuna ji, since then this tradition has been going on.

Fasting festival October 2025

• 01 October 2025- Mahanavami
• 2 October 2025- Dussehra, Vijayadashami
• 3 October 2025- Papankusha Ekadashi
• October 4, 2025- Shani Pradosh Vrat
• 6 October 2025- Kojagara Puja, Sharad Purnima
• 7 October 2025- Valmiki Jayanti, Meerabai Jayanti
• 8 October 2025- Kartik month starts
• 10 October 2025- Karva Chauth, Sankashti Chaturthi
• 13 October 2025- Ahoi Ashtami
• 17 October 2025- Rama Ekadashi, Tula Sankranti
• 18 October 2025- Shani Pradosh Vrat, Dhanteras, Yama Deepam
• 19 October 2025- Narak Chaturdashi,
• 20 October 2025- Lakshmi Puja, Diwali
• 21 October 2025- Kartik Amavasya
• 22 October 2025- Govardhan Puja
• 23 October 2025- Bhai Dooj
• 25 October 2025- Vinayak Chaturthi
• 27 October 2025- Chhath Puja
• 31 October 2025- Akshay Navami

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