Dhanteras 2026 — Friday 6 November
ధనత్రయోదశి 2026
Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Amanta) · Dhantrayodashi / Dhanvantari Jayanti / Yamadeepdan · Trayodashi Tithi begins 6 Nov 15:12 IST · ends 7 Nov 15:58 IST · Puja Muhurat 18:20 – 20:07 IST (1h 47m) · Pradosh Kaal 17:42 – 20:19 IST · Vrishabha Kaal 18:20 – 20:17 IST · Yamadeepdan post-sunset
Dhanteras 2026 (also called Dhantrayodashi / Dhanvantari Jayanti / Yamadeepdan) falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. Dhanteras (Dhan = wealth + Teras/Trayodashi = 13th tithi) opens the 5-day Diwali cluster with Lakshmi + Kubera worship and the classic tradition of buying gold, silver, brass, and new utensils. Also Dhanvantari Jayanti — the day Ayurveda's presiding deity Dhanvantari emerged from Samudra Manthan holding the amrit-kalash. Yamadeepdan: at sunset, families light a mustard-oil diya facing south for Yama to ward off untimely death — attributed to Yama sparing the young Prince Hemasa's life on this night. Primary observance: Buy gold/silver/steel/copper utensil during Vrishabha Kaal (evening 6:20-8:17 IST), Lakshmi-Kubera puja at Pradosh with silver coin + new item bought today, Dhanvantari puja (Ayurveda practitioners), Yamadeepdan — mustard-oil diya facing south at doorstep after sunset (traditionally to save family from untimely death), rangoli + toran at entrance, ready diyas + lights for Deepavali cluster. Recommended muhurat: Trayodashi Tithi begins 6 Nov 15:12 IST · ends 7 Nov 15:58 IST · Puja Muhurat 18:20 – 20:07 IST (1h 47m) · Pradosh Kaal 17:42 – 20:19 IST · Vrishabha Kaal 18:20 – 20:17 IST · Yamadeepdan post-sunset.
Dhanteras 2026 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Kartika Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Amanta) |
| Primary Muhurat | Trayodashi Tithi begins 6 Nov 15:12 IST · ends 7 Nov 15:58 IST · Puja Muhurat 18:20 – 20:07 IST (1h 47m) · Pradosh Kaal 17:42 – 20:19 IST · Vrishabha Kaal 18:20 – 20:17 IST · Yamadeepdan post-sunset |
| Alternative Names | Dhantrayodashi / Dhanvantari Jayanti / Yamadeepdan |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Dhanteras 2026
Dhanteras (Dhan = wealth + Teras/Trayodashi = 13th tithi) opens the 5-day Diwali cluster with Lakshmi + Kubera worship and the classic tradition of buying gold, silver, brass, and new utensils. Also Dhanvantari Jayanti — the day Ayurveda's presiding deity Dhanvantari emerged from Samudra Manthan holding the amrit-kalash. Yamadeepdan: at sunset, families light a mustard-oil diya facing south for Yama to ward off untimely death — attributed to Yama sparing the young Prince Hemasa's life on this night.
Key Rituals on Dhanteras 2026
Buy gold/silver/steel/copper utensil during Vrishabha Kaal (evening 6:20-8:17 IST), Lakshmi-Kubera puja at Pradosh with silver coin + new item bought today, Dhanvantari puja (Ayurveda practitioners), Yamadeepdan — mustard-oil diya facing south at doorstep after sunset (traditionally to save family from untimely death), rangoli + toran at entrance, ready diyas + lights for Deepavali cluster.
Dhanteras 2026 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Dhanteras 2026:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | New gold/silver coin OR steel/copper utensil (bought today) |
| 2 | Lakshmi + Kubera + Ganesha picture |
| 3 | Dhanvantari picture (for Ayurveda-observant families) |
| 4 | Yellow + red flowers + lotus |
| 5 | Camphor + agarbatti + kesar tilak |
| 6 | Ghee lamp (5 or 11 diyas) |
| 7 | 1 mustard-oil diya (for Yamadeepdan — placed facing south) |
| 8 | Naivedyam: laddoo, kheer, dry fruits, coconut |
| 9 | Silver puja thali + kalash |
| 10 | Fresh rangoli powder + toran |
Regional Variations of Dhanteras 2026
Maharashtra/Gujarat (peak buying day): Jewellers/appliance stores stay open till midnight — largest single-day gold sale of the year. Andhra/Telangana: Dhanatrayodashi with Kubera puja; the following days celebrated as Kali Chaudas → Deepavali → Bali Padyami. Tamil Nadu: Dhanteras + Ayurveda Day (Dhanvantari Jayanti — govt notified). Kerala: Kali Chaudas prep; Dhanvantari puja at Ayurveda hospitals. Bengal: Kali Puja is the primary observance in this window; Dhanteras still bought-in-shops by non-Bengali diaspora. North (Punjab/UP/Bihar/Rajasthan): Yamadeepdan tradition strongest; every household lights south-facing diya.