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Dhanteras Mantras — Lakshmi, Kubera & Dhanvantari Worship

Dhanteras (धनतेरस), or Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day of Diwali, dedicated to wealth (dhan) and health. It celebrates Goddess Lakshmi, Kubera the treasurer, and Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician who emerged with the pot of amrit. It is the most auspicious day to buy gold, silver and new utensils. These are the mantras for Dhanteras.

Lakshmi Mantra & Kubera Mantra

Chant the Lakshmi Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed" and the Kubera Mantra 108 times on Dhanteras to invite wealth and prosperity for the year.

Lakshmi Mantra

ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं

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Kubera Mantra

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय

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Dhanvantari Mantra — For Health

Dhanteras is also Dhanvantari Jayanti. Chant "Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantaraye" for health and freedom from disease, alongside Vishnu prayers, since Dhanvantari is a form of Vishnu.

Vishnu Chalisa

विष्णु सुनिए विनय, सेवक की चितलाय।

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Sri Suktam — Vedic Wealth Hymn

Recite the Sri Suktam, the Rig Vedic hymn to Lakshmi, on Dhanteras for lasting and abundant prosperity.

Sri Suktam

हिरण्यवर्णां हरिणीं सुवर्णरजतस्रजाम् ।

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Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Lakshmi Aarti

Recite the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam and perform the Lakshmi Aarti, lighting a lamp at the doorway to welcome the Goddess of wealth.

Mahalakshmi Ashtakam

नमस्तेऽस्तु महामाये श्रीपीठे सुरपूजिते।

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Om Jai Lakshmi Mata Aarti

ॐ जय लक्ष्मी माता, मैया जय लक्ष्मी माता।

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dhanteras 2026?▼
Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of Kartik Krishna Paksha, two days before Diwali (in October–November). The Lakshmi-Kubera puja is done during the Pradosh Kaal (after sunset).
Which mantra to chant on Dhanteras?▼
Chant the Lakshmi Mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed" and the Kubera Mantra "Om Yakshaya Kuberaya..." 108 times, the Dhanvantari Mantra "Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantaraye" for health, and recite the Sri Suktam and Mahalakshmi Ashtakam.
Why is buying gold and utensils auspicious on Dhanteras?▼
Dhanteras honours wealth (dhan), and the Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera are worshipped for prosperity. Buying gold, silver or new metal utensils on this day is believed to bring the blessing of ever-increasing wealth into the home. A new vessel or coin is brought home and worshipped.
How to do Dhanteras puja at home?▼
In the evening (Pradosh Kaal), clean the home and the entrance, light a lamp (and a special Yama deepak at the doorway), and worship Lakshmi, Ganesha and Kubera with flowers, sweets and the new gold/silver/utensil bought that day. Chant the Lakshmi and Kubera mantras, recite the Mahalakshmi Ashtakam, and perform the Lakshmi Aarti.

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