Dhanteras 2026: Date, Shubh Muhurat and What to Buy
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November 2026, marking the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It honours Dhanvantari, the deity of health, and Goddess Lakshmi.
The tradition of buying
It is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, utensils or new items on Dhanteras, inviting prosperity into the home. The Lakshmi-Kubera puja is performed in the evening during the shubh muhurat.
Health and wealth
Dhanteras gently links health and wealth, a reminder that true prosperity rests on wellbeing. Lamps are lit to welcome the festival of lights.
Dhanteras reminds us that the first wealth is good health.
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