Dhanteras 2026 Is on Friday, 6 November: Puja Muhurat, Pradosh Kaal and What to Buy

With Diwali around the corner, Google searches for Dhanteras are rising. The festival, also called Dhantrayodashi, falls on Friday, 6 November 2026 and marks the start of the five-day Diwali festival.

Timings (IST)

• Trayodashi tithi: from 10:30 am on 6 November to 10:47 am on 7 November
• Pradosh Kaal (New Delhi): 5:32 pm to 8:09 pm
• Puja muhurat (New Delhi): 6:02 pm to 7:58 pm

Timings differ from city to city. In Mumbai, for example, the muhurat is 6:36 pm to 8:34 pm, so check a panchang for your own city.

How it is observed

Families worship Lakshmi, Ganesha and Kubera in the evening, and Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, is honoured for good health. After sunset a lamp, the Yama Deepam, is lit outside the main door facing south.

What people buy

Buying something new in metal, such as utensils, silver or gold, is a long-standing custom, done within one’s budget as a way of welcoming Lakshmi. Fasting is optional, and anyone with health concerns should check with a doctor first.

Featured image: A shop selling brass and bell-metal utensils. Photo: পৱন বৰ্মন, CC BY 4.0 (source).

Sources

• Dhanteras 2026: date, muhurat and buying – Hindu Tone