Dhanteras 2026: Is It 5 or 6 November? Exact Date, Trayodashi Tithi and Puja Muhurat

“Is it today or tomorrow?” That’s the question buzzing in family WhatsApp groups right now. The short answer is that Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November, and the confusion comes from how the tithi stretches across two days.

Dhanteras 2026 : Overview

These times are from Drik Panchang, which lists Dhanteras on Friday, 6 November, with a two-hour evening puja muhurat. Timings shift by city, so check your local panchang.

Why the 5 vs 6 November Confusion?

Festivals follow tithis, not calendar dates, and a tithi can start or end at any hour. This year, some sources show Trayodashi starting in the early hours, others later in the morning, depending on location. The key rule is that the puja is performed in the evening, and it depends on the tithi being present during Pradosh Kaal. That window falls on 6 November, so that’s the day to celebrate.

Why Dhanteras Matters?

Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali festival and is devoted to prosperity, good health and divine blessings. Families worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda. You can read more on the Dhanteras Wikipedia page. hindutone

Simple Puja Vidhi

1. Clean and decorate your home, especially the entrance.
2. Place idols or pictures of Lakshmi, Kuber and Dhanvantari on a clean platform.
3. Light a diya and offer flowers, sweets and fruits.
4. Chant mantras and perform aarti during the muhurat.
5. Light 13 diyas in the evening. Lighting 13 diyas is a common practice, and many also light a diya facing south for Yama.

Shopping Tips

Buying gold, silver or utensils is a popular tradition. A few sensible habits help:

• Check the hallmark on gold jewellery before paying.
• Buy within your budget, since the tradition values intent over price.
• Keep the bill for warranty or resale.

Dhanteras Festival Calendar

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