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Dhanteras 2026
Auspicious festival of wealth, health, Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi & Kuber puja
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Dhanteras 2026
Auspicious festival of wealth, health, Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi & Kuber puja
Festival Schedule: November 6, 2026 — November 6, 2026
Live countdown to Dhanteras 2026 (Dhantrayodashi). Track Shubh Muhurat, Pradosh Kaal timings, Puja Vidhi, shopping muhurat, and USA dates.
Dhanteras 2026 — Complete Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, USA Timings & Significance Guide
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Jayanti, marks the grand and auspicious beginning of the 5-day Diwali festivities. Falling on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the sacred Hindu month of Kartik, Dhanteras is dedicated to the invocation of divine health, spiritual harmony, and material prosperity.
The festival commemorates the divine emergence of Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the Devas and deity of Ayurveda, carrying the sacred vessel of Amrit during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan). Alongside Lord Dhanvantari, families worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber to ensure fortune and wise wealth management throughout the year.
- Dhanteras Date: Friday, November 6, 2026 (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi)
- Shubh Puja Muhurat: Evening Pradosh Kaal & Sthir Vrishabha Lagna (approx. 6:17 PM – 8:15 PM IST)
- Primary Deities: Lord Dhanvantari (Health & Ayurveda), Goddess Lakshmi (Prosperity), and Lord Kuber (Wealth Preservation)
- Auspicious Purchases: Gold jewelry, silver coins, brass/copper utensils, vehicles, and brooms
- Yamadeepdaan Ritual: Lighting a four-faced mustard oil lamp facing South at dusk for family longevity and protection
- Diwali 5-Day Chain: Dhanteras (Nov 6) ➔ Choti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi (Nov 7) ➔ Lakshmi Puja / Diwali (Nov 8) ➔ Govardhan Puja (Nov 9) ➔ Bhai Dooj (Nov 10, 2026)
Cultural & Native Language Details (हिंदी / Hindi)
धनतेरस (धनत्रयोदशी एवं धन्वंतरि जयंती) 2026
आरोग्य, धन-समृद्धि एवं सौभाग्य का पावन महापर्व
धनतेरस कार्तिक कृष्ण त्रयोदशी (शुक्रवार, 6 नवंबर 2026) को मनाया जाता है। इस पावन अवसर पर भगवान धन्वंतरि, मां लक्ष्मी और धन के देवता कुबेर की पूजा, सोना-चांदी, बर्तन की खरीदारी तथा अकाल मृत्यु निवारण हेतु प्रदोष काल में यमदीपदान किया जाता है।
Festival Start DateNovember 6, 20266:00 AM GMT+1
Festival End DateNovember 6, 202611:59 PM GMT+1
Timezone ModeAsia/KolkataFixed regional timezone
Host LocationIndia & GlobalDiwali Mahaparv Celebrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Dhanteras 2026 date, time, and countdown features
When is Dhanteras in 2026? (Dhanteras 2026 Date & Countdown)
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) will be celebrated on Friday, November 6, 2026 (Kartik Krishna Trayodashi). It marks the auspicious opening day of the five-day Diwali festival. Devotees can track the exact live countdown in days, hours, minutes, and seconds above.
What is Dhanteras and why is it celebrated?
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi / Dhanvantari Jayanti) honors Lord Dhanvantari—the divine physician of the Gods and father of Ayurveda who emerged with the pot of Amrit (immortality nectar) during Samudra Manthan. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber (treasurer of wealth), and Lord Dhanvantari for good health, abundance, and eternal prosperity.
What is the Dhanteras Puja Vidhi & Shubh Muhurat in 2026?
The most auspicious Dhanteras Puja Muhurat in 2026 occurs during Pradosh Kaal and Sthir Lagna (approx. 6:17 PM to 8:15 PM IST on November 6, 2026). Puja Vidhi: 1. Cleanse the home and create colorful Swastik & Lakshmi footprint rangolis. 2. Set up idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari on a red cloth. 3. Offer flowers, dhoop, akshat, sweets (kheer/ladoo), and dhania (coriander seeds with jaggery). 4. Chant Om Dhanvantaraye Namaha and Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahaalakshmaye Namaha. 5. Perform Yamadeepdaan by placing a four-wick oil diya facing South outside the doorway to avert untimely health perils.
When is Dhanteras 2026 in the USA? (Dhanteras 2026 USA Date & Timings)
In the United States (New York, California, Texas, and across EST/CST/MST/PST), Dhanteras is observed on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Trayodashi Tithi and Pradosh Kaal puja window will coincide with local evening sunset hours across American time zones (approx. 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM local time).
What are the best Dhanteras wishes, greetings and messages?
Popular Dhanteras wishes: 'May Lord Dhanvantari bestow you with robust health and Maa Lakshmi shower divine abundance on you and your family. Happy Dhanteras 2026!' and 'On this auspicious day of Dhantrayodashi, may your life shine with golden prosperity and boundless joy. Shubh Dhanteras!'
What is auspicious to buy on Dhanteras (Shopping Muhurat)?
Buying gold, silver, Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coins, brass or copper utensils, electronic appliances, new vehicles, and a new broom (jhadu - symbol of removing negative energy) is considered highly auspicious on Dhanteras to invite lasting prosperity into the household.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 starts on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 6:00 AM GMT+1 and runs through Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+1. The countdown timer above reflects the real-time remaining countdown in Asia/Kolkata.
When does Dhanteras 2026 end?
Dhanteras 2026 concludes on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM GMT+1. The live countdown timer continues running throughout the event to track remaining festival time until it ends.
How many days and hours are left until Dhanteras 2026?
You can track the exact days, hours, minutes, and seconds remaining in real-time with the live interactive clock above. It automatically calculates and updates down to the second.
What is the significance of Dhanteras 2026?
Live countdown to Dhanteras 2026 (Dhantrayodashi). Track Shubh Muhurat, Pradosh Kaal timings, Puja Vidhi, shopping muhurat, and USA dates. In native cultural context (हिंदी / Hindi): धनतेरस कार्तिक कृष्ण त्रयोदशी (शुक्रवार, 6 नवंबर 2026) को मनाया जाता है। इस पावन अवसर पर भगवान धन्वंतरि, मां लक्ष्मी और धन के देवता कुबेर की पूजा, सोना-चांदी, बर्तन की खरीदारी तथा अकाल मृत्यु निवारण हेतु प्रदोष काल में यमदीपदान किया जाता है।
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