Dhanteras 2026: Date, Puja Muhurat, Timings & Significance

Dhanteras 2026: Shubh Muhurat and Important Timings

Here are the important puja timings, auspicious periods, and Tithi details:

Panchang Details	Date & Timings (IST)
Dhanteras Date	Friday, November 6, 2026
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat	6:02 PM to 7:57 PM
Puja Duration	1 Hour 56 Minutes
Pradosh Kaal	5:33 PM to 8:09 PM
Vrishabha Kaal	6:02 PM to 7:57 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Begins	November 6, 10:30 AM
Trayodashi Tithi Ends	November 7, 10:47 AM
Yama Deepam	Evening of November 6, 2026

Gold and Jewellery Shopping Muhurat

Gold and jewellery shopping is considered auspicious on Dhanteras. You can purchase gold and silver coins, jewellery, utensils, and other traditional items on November 6, 2026, after 10:30 AM.

Note: Dhanteras shopping muhurat and puja muhurat are different. The timings mentioned above are for New Delhi and may vary by city and Panchang calculations. Check your local Panchang before performing the puja.

Dhanteras 2026 Puja Muhurat in Different Cities

City	Dhanteras Puja Muhurat (IST)
Pune	6:32 PM to 8:31 PM
New Delhi	6:02 PM to 7:57 PM
Chennai	6:14 PM to 8:10 PM
Jaipur	6:11 PM to 8:07 PM
Hyderabad	6:15 PM to 8:13 PM
Gurugram	6:03 PM to 7:59 PM
Chandigarh	6:00 PM to 7:54 PM
Kolkata	5:28 PM to 7:26 PM
Mumbai	6:35 PM to 8:35 PM
Bengaluru	6:25 PM to 8:20 PM
Ahmedabad	6:30 PM to 8:28 PM
Noida	6:01 PM to 7:57 PM

All About the Dhanteras Festival

The name Dhanteras comes from two words. "Dhan" means wealth, and "teras" refers to the thirteenth lunar day. The festival falls on Trayodashi, the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha, the waning phase of the moon.

In the Purnimanta calendar, followed in many parts of North India, it is Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. In the Amanta calendar, followed in several southern and western regions, it is Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi. Both refer to the same day.

On this day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, to invite abundance into their homes. Many households also worship Lord Kubera, the guardian of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician.

Dhanteras Puja Vidhi at Home: Easy Steps

1. Begin with Lord Ganesha: Offer flowers, sandalwood paste, and prayers to Lord Ganesha. Chant the Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra to seek blessings for an obstacle-free puja.

2. Worship Lord Kuber: Offer flowers, fruits, and sweets to Lord Kuber. Chant the Kuber Mantra to seek blessings for wealth and prosperity.

3. Prepare for Goddess Lakshmi Puja: Place a kalash filled with Ganga jal on a wooden platform. Add rice, coins, betel nuts, and flowers. Place the idol of Goddess Lakshmi nearby and offer turmeric, vermilion, and flowers.

4. Chant the Lakshmi Mantra: Light a diya and recite the Lakshmi Mantra with devotion to seek blessings for happiness and abundance.

5. Perform Aarti: Conclude the puja by performing aarti. Offer gold, silver, or utensils purchased on Dhanteras and pray for the health, happiness, and prosperity of your family.

For a complete step-by-step guide, including all the rituals, mantras, and offerings, read our detailed Dhanteras Puja Vidhi guide.

Also Read: Dhanteras Chalisa

Why Is Dhanteras Important?

On Dhantrayodashi, many Hindus buy gold, silver, and utensils as a traditional way of welcoming prosperity into the home. The festival comes just before Diwali, the most significant festival in Hinduism.

According to the Samudra Manthan legend, the gods and demons churned the ocean to obtain amrit, the nectar of immortality. Many divine treasures emerged during the churning.

Tradition holds that Goddess Lakshmi appeared on Dhantrayodashi, which is why she is worshipped on this day.

Tradition also holds that Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean carrying a pot of amrit. Revered as the god of Ayurveda, he is worshipped for good health. Because of this, the day is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti.

What to Buy on Dhanteras

It is a tradition to shop on the day of Dhanteras to welcome prosperity and good fortune into the house. Gold and silver coins and new utensils are popular buys on this day. You can also find some legends connected with this day.

• First, gold and silver coins or idols of Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha are believed to bring prosperity and good fortune into the house.

• Second, newly bought utensils of brass, copper, or silver will bring prosperity and good fortune into the house. Moreover, it is a tradition to fill them with rice or water.

• Moreover, buying new electronics or furniture with traditional items is popular. Housewives buy new cooking utensils for the kitchen and new beds and sofas for the living room and bedrooms.

• In addition, buying a new broom or jhadu is a tradition. It is a must to get rid of evil spirits from the house. Moreover, it is a tradition to buy religious items like Gomti Chakra, Shree Yantra, or crystals on this day.

• Buying a car or property on the day of Dhanteras is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune to the house. However, buying a new car or a house is expensive, so it is wise to make a wise decision about such a big purchase.

Legends Behind Dhanteras

According to the legend, on his wedding day, a prince was destined to be bitten by a snake within four days of his marriage. On the night of the third day, his young wife kept him awake and prevented him from sleeping. She had put gold and silver coins on the floor at the entrance as a decoration and lit lamps all around.

When the snake God came in the shape of a serpent, he was blinded by the light of the lamps and dazzled by the gleam of gold and silver coins. He sat down on a pile of coins and listened to the young bride singing folk songs all night. At dawn, Lord Yama left, leaving the prince alone. As it was an experience, his wife made a wish that this would never happen to any of their family members again. Hence, this ritual of lamps and coins was started.

Yama Deepam is celebrated on Dhanteras to honor Lord Yama. The Yama Deepam diya is lit outside the house after sunset on the day of Dhanteras. The wick of the diya is faced towards the south, the direction of Lord Yama, and it is offered to him with prayers for the long life and well-being of family members.

Buying gold is associated with Lord Dhanvantari and Lakshmi, and Yama Deepam is associated with Lord Yama, the God of Death and Dharma. Gold is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune into the house. Yama Deepam is also a prayer to be free from sudden death and to have a long life. However, both rituals and traditions are purely symbolic and have no magical powers.

Dhanteras Wishes

Dhanteras is a time to welcome health, positivity, and prosperity into every home. May Goddess Lakshmi bless every home with abundance, may Lord Dhanvantari grant good health, and may Lord Kubera bring prosperity. Happy Dhanteras!

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