Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, will be observed on Friday, November 6, 2026. The festival falls on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik and is celebrated two days before Diwali.
The occasion is associated with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari. Purchasing gold, silver and other new items is considered auspicious, with traditional belief holding that purchases made on Dhanteras bring a thirteen-fold increase in prosperity. The festival is also known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi and Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Dhanteras 2026 date and tithi
The Trayodashi tithi will start at 10.30 am on November 6, 2026, and conclude at 10.47 am on November 7. Since the festival is observed according to the Udaya Tithi, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 6.
Dhanteras 2026 puja muhurat
The main puja and related auspicious periods are scheduled as follows:
- Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6.02 pm to 7.57 pm
- Pradosh Kaal: 5.33 pm to 8.09 pm
- Vrishabh Kaal: 6.02 pm to 7.57 pm
Best time to buy gold
The most auspicious period for purchasing gold will begin at 10.30 am on November 6 and continue until 6.37 am on November 7.
Auspicious Choghadiya timings
The following Choghadiya periods are considered suitable for shopping and other Dhanteras activities:
- Morning — Char, Labh, Amrit: 10.30 am to 10.43 am
- Afternoon — Shubh: 12.05 pm to 1.27 pm
- Afternoon — Char: 4.11 pm to 5.33 pm
- Night — Labh: 8.49 pm to 10.27 pm
- Night — Shubh, Amrit, Char: 12.05 am to 4.59 am on November 7
Items considered auspicious to buy
Buying new items on Dhanteras is traditionally regarded as favourable. Items commonly associated with the festival include:
- Gold and silver jewellery or coins
- Brass utensils
- A broom
- Idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh
- Whole coriander seeds
- A new vehicle
- Electronic items
Items to avoid purchasing
Traditional beliefs also identify certain purchases as inauspicious on Dhanteras. These include glass items, iron or steel utensils, black-coloured clothes and sharp objects such as knives or scissors.
Dhanteras is marked by prayers, customary purchases and hopes for prosperity and good fortune ahead of Diwali.
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