Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6. Check the exact Trayodashi Tithi, Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, auspicious shopping timings and festival traditions.

Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. Also known as Dhantrayodashi, the occasion is considered highly auspicious for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari. Buying gold, silver and new utensils is also an important tradition associated with this festival.

There is often confusion about whether Dhanteras falls on November 6 or November 7. According to the timings provided for the 2026 festival, the Trayodashi Tithi begins on November 6 and continues until the morning of November 7. Since the evening puja falls on November 6, Dhanteras 2026 will be observed on November 6.

Dhanteras 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat

The main Dhanteras rituals are performed during the evening Pradosh Kaal. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity, Lord Kuber for financial stability and Lord Dhanvantari for good health.

Here are the important timings for Dhanteras 2026:

Occasion                                               Date and Time
Dhanteras                                            Friday, November 6, 2026
Trayodashi Tithi Begins                   November 6, 10:30 AM
Trayodashi Tithi Ends                       November 7, 10:47 AM
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat                  6:02 PM to 7:57 PM
Pradosh Kaal                                       5:33 PM to 8:09 PM
Vrishabha Kaal                                    6:02 PM to 7:57 PM

The evening period is considered especially suitable for performing the traditional puja. Families clean and decorate their homes before the rituals and light diyas to welcome prosperity.

Dhanteras 2026 Shopping Muhurat: When to Buy Gold and Silver?

Purchasing gold, silver, brass utensils and other valuable items is considered auspicious on Dhanteras. Many people plan their shopping during favourable Choghadiya periods to mark the occasion with prosperity and good fortune.

The auspicious shopping period will begin at 10:30 AM on November 6 and continue until 6:37 AM on November 7.

The following shopping timings are associated with Dhanteras 2026:

Shopping Muhurat                                                Time
Morning Muhurat (Char, Labh, Amrit)              10:30 AM to 10:43 AM
Afternoon Muhurat (Shubh)                                12:05 PM to 1:27 PM
Afternoon Muhurat (Char)                                    4:11 PM to 5:33 PM
Night Muhurat (Labh)                                            8:49 PM to 10:27 PM
Night Muhurat (Shubh, Amrit, Char)                12:05 AM to 4:59 AM, November 7

Devotees often use these periods to purchase jewellery, coins, utensils and household goods. However, people should check the local Panchang for location-specific timings before making their plans.

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How Is Dhanteras Celebrated?

Dhanteras is celebrated with traditional prayers, home decorations and the lighting of lamps. Devotees perform the Shodashopachara puja of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari, seeking blessings for health, wealth and prosperity.

Buying brass and silver utensils is a popular custom. Many families also purchase gold jewellery, silver coins and other valuables, as these items are traditionally associated with good fortune.

In the evening, people light diyas at the entrance, in the courtyard and around their homes. A special lamp, known as the Yama Deepak, is also placed near the main entrance. According to religious beliefs, lighting this lamp is believed to protect family members from untimely death.

Why Is Dhanteras Celebrated?

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Dhanvantari emerged during the Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the cosmic ocean. He appeared carrying a pot of Amrit, the divine nectar believed to grant immortality.

Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped as the deity of Ayurveda and health. This is why the festival is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti. Devotees offer prayers for good health, longevity and well-being.

The festival is also dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, who are associated with wealth and prosperity. These religious beliefs make the occasion significant for families preparing for Diwali celebrations.

November 6 or 7: When Should You Celebrate Dhanteras?

The key point is that Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6, because the evening worship period occurs on that date. Although the Trayodashi Tithi continues until 10:47 AM on November 7, the main puja and traditional celebrations are scheduled for November 6.

Devotees can perform the evening puja between 6:02 PM and 7:57 PM, according to the supplied muhurat timings. Those planning to buy gold, silver or utensils can also consider the listed auspicious shopping periods.

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