Dhanteras kab hai? Dhanteras 2026 marks the start of the five-day Diwali festival. On this day, devotees worship and seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari.
Observed every year on the Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha, the festival name is a combination of two words; Dhan means “wealth,” and Teras means “the thirteenth lunar day”, which is why it is also called Dhantrayodashi.
In this detailed guide, you will find the Dhanteras 2026 festival date, muhurat, and tithi timings, and learn why it honors Lord Dhanvantari and Lakshmi-Kubera. The guide also covers the correct Dhanteras puja vidhi for home, its sacred story, the meaning and vidhi of Yamdeepdaan, and Dhanteras festival dates for upcoming years.
Conclusion
Celebrate Dhanteras 2026 with your family and loved ones, and observe every ritual with a pure heart and sincere devotion.
May the divine blessings of this auspicious day stay with you throughout the year.
Shubh Dhanteras!
When Is Dhanteras in 2026? (धनतेरस 2026 कब है?)
Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, 6 November, two days before Diwali. Although the Trayodashi tithi extends until 7 November, Dhanteras puja is performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. This is why Dhanteras will be observed on 6 November.
Dhanteras 2026: Trayodashi Tithi Start and End Time
The tithi for the Dhanteras festival according to the Purnimanta Hindu calendar 2026 is given below:
- Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 10:30 AM, November 6, 2026
- Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 10:47 AM, November 7, 2026
- Dhanteras Pradosh Kaal: 05:33 PM to 08:09 PM, November 6, 2026
Dhanteras 2026 Puja Muhurat
The auspicious puja muhurat for Dhanteras 2026 is given below:
- Dhanteras Shubh Puja Muhurat (Vrishabha Kaal): 06:02 PM to 07:57 PM (approx. 1 hour and 56 minutes), November 6, 2026
This puja time falls during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal, believed to bring Goddess Lakshmi's presence. For city-wise timings, check the next section.
City-Wise Dhanteras Puja Timings 2026
Below are city-wise timings for Dhanteras 2026; check yours:
| City | Timings |
|---|---|
| Pune | 06:32 PM to 08:31 PM |
| Gurgaon (Gurugram) | 06:03 PM to 07:59 PM |
| Chennai | 06:14 PM to 08:10 PM |
| Jaipur | 06:11 PM to 08:07 PM |
| Hyderabad | 06:15 PM to 08:13 PM |
| Indore | 06:17 PM to 08:16 PM |
| Chandigarh | 06:00 PM to 07:54 PM |
| Kolkata | 05:28 PM to 07:26 PM |
| Mumbai | 06:35 PM to 08:35 PM |
| Bengaluru | 06:25 PM to 08:20 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 06:30 PM to 08:28 PM |
| Varanasi | 05:44 PM to 07:42 PM |
Note: Timings are calculated as per the Hindu Panchang for each city center and shown in IST.
Dhanteras 2026 Puja Samagri List
For Dhanteras puja, you will need the following items:
- Idols or photos of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari.
- Diyas (Lamps)
- Ghee and cotton wicks
- Incense sticks
- Kumkum
- Turmeric
- Akshat (rice)
- Fresh flowers
- Fruits and sweets
- A Kalash and coin
- Mustard Oil
- Coriander seeds and jaggery
- Your newly purchased items
How to Perform Dhanteras Puja at Home
Follow the steps given below to do Dhanteras puja at home with all rituals and devotion:
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Step 1 - Clean Home and Puja Space:
On Dhanteras, wake up, bathe, wear new or fresh clothes, and clean your home and puja space. Light an incense stick to keep the environment pure, and draw a rangoli at your entrance.
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Step 2 - Kalash, Idols and Worship:
Place the sacred kalash on the puja chowki to invoke divine presence. Place idols or photos of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari on the same chowki. Start by worshipping Lord Ganesha first, then Goddess Lakshmi, then Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari, or follow your family tradition. Offer fresh flowers and diyas (lamps) along with other Dhanteras puja samagri. Also, place your newly purchased items before the deities for their blessing.
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Step 3 - Chant Mantras:
After offering, sit with your family for a quiet time and chant sacred prayers and mantras of Lord Ganesha *(Om Gam Ganapataye Namah)*, Lakshmi (Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah), Kubera (Om Kuberaya Namah), and Dhanvantari (Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita-Kalasha-Hastaya Sarva-Amaya-Vinashanaya Trailokya-Nathaya Shri Mahavishnave Namah). You can also recite the Dhanteras story.
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Step 4 - Bhog and Aarti:
Serve bhog of Dhaniya (coriander), Gud (jaggery), kheer, fruits, and homemade sweets, then perform Lakshmi aarti with your family. Seek the Lord and Goddess's blessings for good health, abundance, and prosperity, and bow down in gratitude.
Why Is Lord Dhanvantari Worshipped on Dhanteras?
People worship Lord Dhanvantari on Dhanteras because this day is believed to be Dhanvantari Jayanti. He is revered as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu, physician of the gods, and the founder of medicine and Ayurveda.
He appeared during the churning of the cosmic ocean by the devas and asuras. Traditionally, He is believed to have emerged with a pot of amrit and is seen as the giver of Ayurveda to humanity.
Significance of Lakshmi-Kubera Worship on Dhanteras
Goddess Lakshmi is known as the source of wealth, and Lord Kubera is known as the treasurer of the gods. Worshipping both on Dhanteras is a significant ritual that devotees perform to honor the deities and invite their blessings for fortune and financial stability.
Their roles complement each other: Lakshmi bestows wealth, while Kubera helps protect it. Beyond material wealth, Lakshmi-Kubera worship on Dhanteras means inviting prosperity with gratitude and using it with dharma for the family and society's well-being.
The Story of King Hima’s Son
Long ago, a king named Hima had a 16-year-old son. One day, one of his astrologers told him that his son would die on the fourth day after his marriage because of a snakebite. Hearing this prophecy, the King grew anxious and began seeking advice on a way to save his son’s life.
The King found a wise and fortunate princess for his son to marry. After the marriage, on the fourth day, everyone became very fearful. That day, the prince's wife told him not to sleep, lit diyas around him and throughout the palace, placed gold and silver coins at the entrance, and sang songs for her husband.
When Yamraj arrived as a serpent to take the prince’s life, the sparkling lights of the diyas and the reflections of the coins blinded him, so he could not reach the prince. Yamraj then spent the whole night listening to the princess's sweet songs.
In the morning, the serpent left without taking the prince's life, as the hour of his death had already passed.
Yamdeepdaan: Meaning, Significance and Vidhi
Yamdeepdaan is a ritual performed on Dhanteras that involves offering diya to Lord Yamraj, the God of Death, dharma, and justice. It is performed during the Pradosh kaal.
The Skanda Purana describes its significance: lighting a diya during Pradosh kaal is believed to protect the family from untimely death. Moreover, this is also reflected in the traditional legend of King Hima's son, explained above.
Yamdeepdaan Vidhi (Step by Step)
- After the evening puja, take an earthen lamp and fill it with mustard oil.
- Light it with four wicks (or a single wick, as per your family tradition).
- Place it outside the main door, facing south.
- Pray to Lord Yamraj for your family's protection and long life.
Dhanteras Dates for Upcoming Years
Below are the Dhanteras dates for the coming years, as per the Hindu Calendar.
| Year | Dhanteras Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | 27 October | Wednesday |
| 2028 | 15 October | Sunday |
| 2029 | 4 November | Sunday |
| 2030 | 24 October | Thursday |
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Conclusion
Celebrate Dhanteras 2026 with your family and loved ones, and observe every ritual with a pure heart and sincere devotion.
May the divine blessings of this auspicious day stay with you throughout the year.
Shubh Dhanteras!
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