When is Dhanteras 2025 in the US and Canada

Dhanteras, marking the start of Diwali, is celebrated on October 18, 2025, with devotees worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for wealth and prosperity. This auspicious day is observed with prayers, decorating homes, and purchasing gold, silver, and kitchenware. A lamp is lit for Yamraj to ward off untimely death.