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Dhanteras 2026

Friday, 6 November 2026

Dhanteras is on Friday 6 November 2026. The puja is done in the evening (Pradosh Kaal); buying gold, silver or utensils is traditional.

Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) marks the first of the five days of Diwali and falls on the Trayodashi of the dark half of Kartik. It honours Lakshmi, Kubera and Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods. People buy gold, silver, brass utensils or a new broom and light a lamp for Yama (Yama Deepam) at dusk.

The evening puja is done in Pradosh Kaal, the window after sunset. Sunset differs by city, so use your city page below.

Dhanteras puja time in your city

Pradosh Kaal starts at local sunset. Choose your city for the exact window.

India

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Australia

Sydney Melbourne

Canada

Toronto Vancouver

Kenya

Nairobi

Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur

Nepal

Kathmandu

New Zealand

Auckland

Oman

Muscat

Qatar

Doha

Singapore

South Africa

Johannesburg

UAE

Dubai Abu Dhabi

London Leicester Birmingham Manchester

USA

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Rituals

Lakshmi-Kubera-Dhanvantari puja in the evening.
Buying something metal: gold, silver, copper, brass or steel.
Yama Deepam: a lamp at the entrance facing south.
Cleaning and decorating the house with rangoli and lamps.

Do

Do the puja within Pradosh Kaal for your city.
Buy on the day if it suits your budget; a small utensil counts.

Avoid

Do not lend money or borrow on the day if you follow the custom.
Avoid buying sharp or iron items by tradition.

Frequently asked questions

When is Dhanteras 2026?

Friday 6 November 2026.

When is the best time to buy gold on Dhanteras?

Traditionally the evening Pradosh Kaal after sunset, though many buy through the day. Use the city page for your Pradosh Kaal.

Festival dates follow the Hindu lunar calendar (tithi) and can differ by a day between regions and panchangs. Times are computed for each city from NASA JPL planetary data. Confirm with your local temple or priest for religious observances.

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Dhanteras 2026

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