Dhanteras is the Hindu festival that falls on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik, and in 2026 it will be celebrated on Friday, 6 November.

Key date details

  • In the Gregorian calendar, Dhanteras 2026 is on 6 November (Friday).
  • It is observed as the first day of the Diwali festivities, associated with wealth, prosperity, and good health.

What happens on Dhanteras

  • Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, Lord Dhanvantari for health, and often Lord Kuber for wealth.
  • People consider it auspicious to buy gold, silver, or metal utensils on this day as a symbol of inviting abundance into the home.

Traditional timing note

  • The main puja is usually performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal (around sunset period), though exact muhurat varies by city and Panchang.
  • Local calendars or priests are typically consulted to fine-tune the puja time based on location.

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