Dhanteras 2026 on November 6: Check Puja Muhurat, best time to buy gold and utensils
Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6. Know the puja muhurat (6:02 PM to 7:57 PM), Trayodashi tithi timings, auspicious shopping hours and the significance of Yam Deepak
PTC Web Desk: The five-day Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi. According to religious belief, Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda, appeared on this day, which is why the occasion is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Notably, worship on this day is offered not only to Dhanvantari, the god of good health, but also to Yamraj, the god of death. A lamp is lit at the main door of the house in Yamraj’s name and it is known as Yam Deepak. It is believed that doing so removes the fear of untimely death for any member of the family.
Dhanteras 2026 date and auspicious timings
This year, Dhanteras will be observed on Friday, November 6. The puja muhurat will run from 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM, a window that coincides with Vrishabha Kaal. The Pradosh Kaal will remain from 5:33 PM to 8:09 PM. The Trayodashi tithi begins at 10:30 AM on November 6, 2026, and ends at 10:47 AM on November 7, 2026.
Auspicious time for shopping
The auspicious period for making purchases on Dhanteras will last from 10:30 AM on November 6 until 6:37 AM on November 7.
Within this period, the following Choghadiya muhurats are considered favourable for shopping. In the morning, the Char, Labh and Amrit muhurat will be from 10:30 AM to 10:43 AM. In the afternoon, the Shubh muhurat will be from 12:05 PM to 1:27 PM, while the Char muhurat will be from 4:11 PM to 5:33 PM. At night, the Labh muhurat will be from 8:49 PM to 10:27 PM, and the Shubh, Amrit and Char muhurat will run from 12:05 AM to 4:59 AM on November 7.
How Dhanteras is celebrated
On Dhanteras, devotees perform the Shodashopachar puja of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari. There is a tradition of buying brass and silver utensils on this day and it is believed that doing so increases wealth and prosperity. The day is also considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold. In the evening, lamps are lit at the main entrance and in the courtyard of the home and one lamp is also lit for Yamraj, the god of death.
Why Dhanteras is celebrated
According to tradition, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan) carrying a pot of nectar on this day. For this reason, Dhanteras is also called Dhanvantari Jayanti.