Dhanteras 2026: Quick Answer
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. The Dhanteras puja muhurat in New Delhi is 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM, within Pradosh Kaal (5:33–8:09 PM) and the sthir Vrishabha Kaal. The Trayodashi tithi runs from 10:30 AM on 6 November to 10:47 AM on 7 November, so shopping is auspicious from late morning on 6 November until the next morning. Yama Deepam is lit in the Pradosh Kaal of 6 November.
| Detail | Timing (New Delhi) |
|---|---|
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
| Trayodashi begins | 10:30 AM, 6 Nov |
| Trayodashi ends | 10:47 AM, 7 Nov |
| Dhanteras puja muhurat | 6:02 PM – 7:57 PM |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:33 PM – 8:09 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 6:02 PM – 7:57 PM |
| Yama Deepam | During Pradosh Kaal, 6 Nov |
City-wise Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 2026
| City | Muhurat (6 Nov) |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:02 – 7:57 PM |
| Noida | 6:01 – 7:57 PM |
| Gurgaon | 6:03 – 7:59 PM |
| Jaipur | 6:11 – 8:07 PM |
| Chandigarh | 6:00 – 7:54 PM |
| Mumbai | 6:35 – 8:35 PM |
| Pune | 6:32 – 8:31 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 6:30 – 8:28 PM |
| Kolkata | 5:28 – 7:26 PM |
| Hyderabad | 6:15 – 8:13 PM |
| Bengaluru | 6:25 – 8:20 PM |
| Chennai | 6:14 – 8:10 PM |
Best Time for Dhanteras Shopping (Delhi, approx.)
Dhanteras purchases are best made while Trayodashi prevails (from 10:30 AM on 6 Nov to 10:47 AM on 7 Nov), avoiding Rahu Kaal.
| Window | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Rahu Kaal, 6 Nov | ~10:42 AM – 12:04 PM | Avoid |
| Shubh choghadiya, 6 Nov | ~12:04 PM – 1:26 PM | Good |
| Evening Pradosh, 6 Nov | 5:33 – 8:09 PM | Very good (also the puja time) |
| Labh choghadiya, 6 Nov night | ~8:49 PM – 10:27 PM | Good |
| Shubh choghadiya, 7 Nov morning | ~7:59 AM – 9:21 AM | Good, before Trayodashi ends |
Choghadiya timings are approximate calculations for Delhi. Check [choghadiya](/choghadiya/jaipur) for your city.
Yama Deepam (Yam Deep Daan)
On Dhanteras evening, a four-wick earthen lamp with mustard oil is placed outside the main door facing south — the direction of Yama — in Pradosh Kaal. The Skanda Purana mantra is:
"Mrityuna pashadandabhyam kalena shyamaya saha, trayodashyam deepadanat suryajah priyatam iti."
It is believed to protect the family from untimely death. The legend tells of King Hima's son, destined to die on the fourth day of his marriage; his wife kept the house lit and piled jewels at the door, and Yama, dazzled, left without taking his life.
Significance of Dhanteras
- •Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, emerged from the Samudra Manthan with the pot of amrit on this day — hence prayers for health.
- •Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber are worshipped for wealth.
- •New metal utensils, gold, silver and brooms are bought as symbols of prosperity. See what to buy on Dhanteras.
Summary
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November. Do the puja at 6:02–7:57 PM in Delhi (6:11–8:07 PM in Jaipur, 6:35–8:35 PM in Mumbai), light the south-facing Yama Deepam in Pradosh Kaal, and shop while Trayodashi prevails, avoiding Rahu Kaal. See the full Dhanteras puja vidhi.
