Dhanteras 2025 falls on 18 October, marking the first day of the five-day diwali festival — the day when Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped for health, wealth, and prosperity.
While the festival is synonymous with gold, shopping, and sweets, the ritual of lighting diyas is far more than decoration.
Lighting the correct number of diyas — 13 in total — and placing them at strategic locations is believed to protect the family, ward off evil, and invite prosperity.
Miss a step, and you’re not just breaking tradition — some believe you’re blocking fortune itself.
🪔 The 13 Diyas & Their Placement Explained
Southern Corner — diya 1
Represents Yama, the god of death. Lighting here is believed to protect the family from untimely death.
Worship Area — diya 2
Place this in the northeast, in front of deities. A ghee diya here invites divine blessings.
Main Entrance — diya 3
Positioned at the doorstep to protect the family from evil eyes and negative energy.
Tulsi Plant — diya 4
Lighting here strengthens spiritual energy and positivity in the house.
Rooftop — diya 5
After cleaning the roof, this diya protects your home from misfortune.
Peepal Tree — diya 6
Use mustard oil. Goddess lakshmi is believed to reside here, preventing financial losses.
Nearby temple — diya 7
A communal blessing that amplifies spiritual energy and prosperity.
Trash Area — diya 8
This is often overlooked, but warding off negative energy from waste areas keeps the home vibrant.
Outside Bathroom — diya 9
Prevents stagnation of energy and maintains purity in the household.
Windowsills — diya 10
Ensures positive energy flows freely, keeping homes bright and prosperous.
Kitchen — diya 11
Believed to ward off hunger and ensure an abundance of food.
Bael Tree — diya 12
Lighting on Dhanteras night enhances wealth and prosperity in the household.
Crossroad Near house — diya 13
The final diya symbolically extends blessings to the neighborhood, completing the ritual cycle.
💬 CONCLUSION:
Dhanteras is more than buying gold — it’s a ritual that blends faith, strategy, and energy management.
Lighting the 13 diyas in the correct sequence and placement is believed to ward off misfortune, increase wealth, and safeguard health.
Follow this ritual faithfully, and some say even the universe conspires to reward your devotion.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER:
This article is based on popular beliefs and traditional practices. There is no scientific evidence guaranteeing the effects described. india Herald is not responsible for the accuracy, completeness, or outcomes of these practices. Readers are advised to follow this for cultural or religious observance only.
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