Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 28th October, marking the beginning of the Diwali festival. This sacred day is devoted to the worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Maa Lakshmi, deities of wealth, prosperity, health and peace. Purchasing gold and silver, bringing new utensils into the home, and lighting lamps are considered highly auspicious on this day.
Religious Significance of Dhanteras
The festival of Dhanteras is observed on Trayodashi tithi (the thirteenth lunar day) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. According to tradition, on this very day Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the churning of the ocean carrying the pot of nectar (amrit kalash). Lord Dhanvantari is regarded as the father of Ayurveda and the physician of the gods. Worshipping him on this day brings longevity, good health and prosperity.
On this holy occasion, special prayers are also offered to Maa Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Devotees worship with full reverence so that wealth may enter their homes and poverty remain far away.
Dhanteras 2026 Date and Auspicious Timings
Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 28th October 2026. Performing puja during the Trayodashi tithi and the Pradosh Kaal (the period just after sunset) is considered most auspicious. According to tradition, Maa Lakshmi is invoked in the evening by lighting lamps.
The time after sunset is especially fruitful for the puja. During this period, lamps are lit near the main entrance of the home and near the safe or cash box.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi
On the day of Dhanteras, take a bath in the morning and wear clean clothes. Clean your home thoroughly and draw rangoli at the entrance.
In the evening, place an idol or picture of Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha at your puja place. For the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, keep a kalash (sacred pot) as well. Offer lamps, incense sticks, flowers, fruits, sweets and dry fruits.
Maa Lakshmi is especially fond of yellow or red flowers. Lighting a silver lamp and lighting thirteen lamps in different corners of the home is considered auspicious. During the puja, chant the mantras of Lakshmi ji and pray for the happiness and prosperity of your family.
After the puja, light a lamp outside the main entrance of your home and also light a diya for Yamraj (the god of death), praying for protection from untimely death.
What to Buy on Dhanteras
Purchasing new items on Dhanteras 2026 is considered very auspicious. There is a tradition of buying gold and silver jewellery, utensils and coins. Bringing silver or brass utensils, metal idols of Lakshmi-Ganesha and lamps is especially fruitful.
Traders purchase new items for their businesses. Buying a new broom is also considered auspicious as it removes negativity from the home. Many people also purchase vehicles on this day.
According to tradition, items made of glass, plastic or iron should not be purchased on this day. Items bought on Dhanteras should be worshipped and then kept in the home.
Beliefs Associated with Dhanteras
There is a tradition of lighting thirteen lamps in the home on Dhanteras. It is believed that these lamps please Yamraj and protect the family from untimely death.
Lighting a lamp near the tulsi plant on this day is especially auspicious. Lamps must be lit in the home temple, kitchen, safe and at the main entrance.
It is believed that Maa Lakshmi does not enter a home that remains in darkness on the night of Dhanteras. Therefore, keep the entire home illuminated and keep lamps burning late into the night.
What to Do and What Not to Do on Dhanteras
Wake up early on the day of Dhanteras and offer water to tulsi ji. Pay special attention to cleaning your home and shop. Giving charity on this day is extremely fruitful.
You should not take any kind of loan on this day. Avoid wearing black clothes and purchasing iron items. Do not give anything away from your home, especially oil, salt or grain.
All family members should perform the puja together and offer sweets to one another. If possible, donate clothes or grain to the poor and needy.
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions About Dhanteras 2026
Question: On which day and date is Dhanteras 2026?
Answer: Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Tuesday, 28th October. This is the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik.
Question: What is the most auspicious time for puja on Dhanteras?
Answer: Performing puja in the Pradosh Kaal after sunset in the evening is considered most auspicious. During this time, worship Maa Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari.
Question: Which deities are worshipped on Dhanteras?
Answer: On Dhanteras, Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kubera are worshipped. A lamp is also lit for Yamraj.
Question: What is auspicious to buy on Dhanteras?
Answer: Purchasing gold and silver jewellery, utensils, metal coins, idols of Lakshmi-Ganesha and lamps is auspicious. Bringing a new broom is also considered auspicious.
Question: How many lamps should be lit on Dhanteras?
Answer: According to tradition, it is believed that thirteen lamps should be lit. Lamps must be lit at the main entrance, temple, kitchen, safe and other important places in the home.
Experience Divine Darshan with Durlabh Darshan
If you are unable to visit a temple on the sacred occasion of Dhanteras, you can have darshan (sacred viewing) of the Lord from home through the Durlabh Darshan app. This app uses AR/VR technology to offer an authentic experience of India’s famous temples. You can have darshan of various temples of Maa Lakshmi and participate in puja and aarti (the ritual of light). On holy days like Dhanteras, when visiting a temple may not be possible, this app can become a beautiful medium to fulfil your devotion.
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