Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Observed two days before Diwali, the festival holds special significance in Hindu tradition. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari, while buying gold, silver and other new items is considered auspicious.
According to religious beliefs, purchases made on Dhanteras bring a thirteen-fold increase in prosperity. The day is also observed as Dhanvantari Trayodashi or Dhanvantari Jayanti. In 2026, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Friday, November 6. Here are the date, puja timings, shopping muhurat and items considered auspicious or inauspicious to buy.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi tithi will begin at 10.30 am on November 6, 2026, and end at 10.47 am on November 7.
As the festival is observed according to the Udaya Tithi, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Friday, November 6.
Dhanteras 2026 puja muhurat
The puja timings for Dhanteras are as follows:
| Occasion | Auspicious timing |
| 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 on Dhanteras 2026
The most auspicious time to purchase gold on Dhanteras will begin at 10.30 am on November 6 and continue until 6.37 am on November 7.
Auspicious Choghadiya timings for Dhanteras
The following Choghadiya periods are considered auspicious for Dhanteras shopping and other activities:
| Period | Choghadiya | Timing |
| Morning | Char, Labh, Amrit | 10.30 am to 10.43 am |
| Afternoon | Char | 4.11 pm to 5.33 pm |
| Afternoon | Shubh | 12.05 pm to 1.27 pm |
| Night | Labh | 8.49 pm to 10.27 pm |
| Night | Shubh, Amrit, Char | 12.05 am to 4.59 am on November 7 |
What should you buy on Dhanteras?
Buying new items on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. The following are traditionally associated with the festival:
- 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
What should you avoid buying on Dhanteras?
According to traditional beliefs, some items are considered inauspicious to purchase on Dhanteras. These include:
- Glass items
- Iron or steel utensils
- Black-coloured clothes
- Sharp objects such as knives or scissors
Dhanteras is celebrated with prayers, traditional purchases and hopes for prosperity and good fortune.
Source:-indiatvnews
