Dhanteras 2026: date and puja muhurat
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar).
Dates and times for New Delhi, India
Dhanteras 2026
Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 10:31 AM, 6 Nov – 10:48 AM, 7 Nov
Dhanteras 2027
Wednesday, 27 October 2027 · Dhanteras Puja 6:43 PM – 8:14 PM
Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Kartika, purnimanta): 1:04 AM, 27 Oct – 10:50 PM, 27 Oct
Dhanteras dates 2026–2030
| Year | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM |
| 2027 | Wednesday, 27 October 2027 · Dhanteras Puja 6:43 PM – 8:14 PM |
| 2028 | Sunday, 15 October 2028 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM |
| 2029 | Saturday, 3 November 2029 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:09 PM |
| 2030 | Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM |
Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
Dhanteras 2026 in major cities
| City | Date and muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM |
| Mumbai | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:36 PM – 8:34 PM |
| Kolkata | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 5:28 PM – 7:27 PM |
| Chennai | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:15 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:26 PM – 8:20 PM |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:16 PM – 8:13 PM |
| Pune | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:32 PM – 8:31 PM |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 6 November 2026 · Dhanteras Puja 6:31 PM – 8:29 PM |
The date is usually the same across India; the muhurat times differ with each city's sunrise and sunset.
What it is
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It honours Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; tradition welcomes new things into the home on this day.
Why it matters
The first day of Diwali, honouring Dhanvantari, the god of healing, and inviting prosperity.
How it is traditionally kept
Worship of Lakshmi and Kubera at pradosh, a lamp for Yama at the door, and buying a new vessel or metal item.
- Clean and decorate the home
- Worship Dhanvantari and Lakshmi in the evening
- Light a lamp for Yama at the door (Yama deepam)
- Buy a new utensil or gold, if it is your custom
Across India
Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.
Questions
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
When is Dhanteras in 2027?
Dhanteras is on Wednesday, 27 October 2027, by the Krishna Trayodashi, computed for New Delhi.
What is the Dhanteras Puja time for Dhanteras?
For New Delhi: 6:02 PM – 7:58 PM on Friday, 6 November. Times differ a little between cities.
What is Dhanteras?
The first day of Diwali, the thirteenth of Kartika's dark half (Ashwin in the amanta calendar). It honours Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; tradition welcomes new things into the home on this day.
When is Dhanteras in 2028?
Sunday, 15 October 2028 · Dhanteras Puja 7:27 PM – 8:21 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2029?
Saturday, 3 November 2029 · Dhanteras Puja 6:13 PM – 8:09 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
When is Dhanteras in 2030?
Thursday, 24 October 2030 · Dhanteras Puja 6:54 PM – 8:16 PM. Computed for New Delhi. Change the city above for your own.
How is Dhanteras celebrated across India?
Also called Dhantrayodashi; marked as National Ayurveda Day.
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