The festival of Dhanteras in 2025, falling on October 18, carries additional significance this year as it coincides with Shani Trayodashi (also known as Shani Pradosh Vrat), presenting a rare junction in the Hindu lunar calendar. According to experts, this alignment offers a powerful opportunity for combining spiritual discipline with material prosperity.

Key Highlights

• This year, the rare overlap of Shani Trayodashi with Dhanteras makes spiritual discipline crucial for prosperity.
• Buying gold, silver, and brooms is auspicious; avoid iron, sharp objects, oil, and black items.

Addressing a high-level dialogue organised by the Reserve Bank of India, Governor Sanjay Malhotra noted that India has become “a case study in inclusive, secure and scalable Digital Public Platforms (DPPs)”, but the comments also resonate with the spiritual theme of intentional action behind this festive purchase day.

Traditional astrological guidance stresses that this Dhanteras is ideal for purchasing items that symbolise growth and stability — such as gold, silver, new utensils in brass or copper, idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, brooms, or filling picked utensils with grains or water to indicate abundance.

In contrast, items best avoided on this auspicious day include iron or steel goods, sharp objects like knives or scissors, glass or plastic items, black-coloured materials, oil, ghee and leather-based accessories. These purchases are thought to attract negative energy or symbolise loss or instability.

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Astrologers advise that even if budget constraints limit major purchases, the act of buying something meaningful with mindful intent — even a small silver coin or a broom — reinforces the spirit of the festival: inviting prosperity, purifying the space, and offering thanks to Lakshmi and Kubera.

Whether viewed as ritual or tradition, this year’s dual alignment invites families to pause, reflect and spend with purpose—celebrating financial security alongside spiritual well-being.