धनतेरस
Dhanteras
The first day of Diwali, for worshipping Dhanvantari and Lakshmi and buying gold, silver or new utensils.
About Dhanteras
Dhanteras, also called Dhanatrayodashi, falls on the Trayodashi of Kartika Krishna Paksha and opens the five days of Diwali. Dhan means wealth and teras means thirteenth.
It is the birth day of Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, who rose from the churning of the ocean holding a pot of amrit. In the evening a lamp is lit for Yama, the god of death, to protect the family.
How to celebrate
Clean the house and decorate the entrance with rangoli and lamps.
Buy something new in metal: gold, silver, a utensil or a coin.
In the evening Pradosh Kaal, worship Lakshmi, Kuber and Dhanvantari.
Light the Yama Deepam, a four-wick lamp facing south, outside the house.
Questions
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. Krishna Trayodashi tithi begins at 10:30 AM on Friday 6 November and ends at 10:48 AM on Saturday 7 November IST.
What is the Dhanteras puja time in 2026?
In New Delhi, Pradosh Kaal is from 5:32 PM to 8:09 PM IST. Pick your city in the timings card to see local times.
What should I buy on Dhanteras?
Gold, silver, brass or steel utensils, coins and brooms are traditional. Many people also buy new vehicles or electronics on this day.
Why is a lamp lit for Yama on Dhanteras?
The Yama Deepam is lit facing south to ward off untimely death in the family. This is why the day is also called Yama Trayodashi.
Around Dhanteras
Coming up
- Karva ChauthThu 29 Oct
- Ahoi AshtamiSun 1 Nov
- Rama EkadashiThu 5 Nov
- DiwaliSun 8 Nov
- Narak ChaturdashiSun 8 Nov
- Govardhan PujaTue 10 Nov
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