November 6, 2026 • Friday
Trayodashi, Krishna Paksha, Kartik Month
Date
November 6, 2026
Tithi
Trayodashi, Krishna Paksha, Kartik Month
Muhurat
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 7:01 PM – 8:17 PM (IST)
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) 2026 falls on November 6th (Friday), marking the first day of the 5-day Diwali celebration. 'Dhan' means wealth and 'Teras' means the 13th lunar day. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari (deity of Ayurveda and health) are worshipped. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils on Dhanteras is considered extremely auspicious — wealth bought on this day is believed to multiply manifold.
Light a diya facing south at the entrance to ward off Yama. Worship Lakshmi and Dhanvantari.
The entire day is auspicious for buying gold, silver, brooms, new utensils, and electronics.
Light a lamp facing south. Protects family members from untimely death.
Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6th, Friday — first day of the 5-day Diwali festival.
Gold, silver, silver coins, new utensils, broom, electronics, and vehicles are all considered auspicious. Even a small gold coin counts.
The Dhanteras puja muhurat is approximately 7:01 PM to 8:17 PM IST on November 6, 2026.
Yes, absolutely. Silver is associated with the Moon and Goddess Lakshmi. Buying silver utensils, coins, or jewellery on Dhanteras is equally auspicious. Many families buy a silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idol specifically on this day.
Ask Pandit Shivananda for puja guidance and spiritual advice.