Dhanteras 2026
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. Dhanteras puja muhurat in New Delhi: 17:32 to 19:17. The tithi runs from 10:30, 6 November 2026 to 10:48, 7 November 2026.
Dhanteras 2026 date and puja time in major cities
| City | Date | Dhanteras puja muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:32 – 19:17 |
| Mumbai | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 18:02 – 19:44 |
| Ahmedabad | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:59 – 19:41 |
| Kolkata | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 16:56 – 18:38 |
| Chennai | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:40 – 19:19 |
| Bengaluru | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:51 – 19:30 |
| Hyderabad | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:42 – 19:23 |
| Varanasi | Friday, 6 November 2026 | 17:14 – 18:57 |
About Dhanteras
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin or Kartika.
Significance
According to a popular legend, when the devas and asuras performed the Samudra Manthana for amrita, Dhanvantari emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on the day 13th of Dhanteras. The legend is described in detail in the Vishnu Purana, specifically in shlokas 31-108 of the 9th Adhyaya in the first Ama. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of the Krishna Paksha in the Kartika month, marking the day when these treasures appeared. This celebration honors the divine gifts and the restoration of cosmic balance and prosperity.
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Questions people ask
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026 (New Delhi). In some regions the date can be a day apart; see the table above for your city.
What is the dhanteras puja muhurat for Dhanteras 2026?
In New Delhi it is 17:32 to 19:17, during Pradosh kaal (evening) when the festival's tithi is running.
Why is Dhanteras celebrated?
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin or Kartika.
Other years: Dhanteras 2027
Updated: 2026-10-18 · Calculated for the place shown, with Lahiri ayanamsha. How we calculate