Festival
Dhanteras 2026
Friday, 6 November 2026
- Tithi
- Krishna Trayodashi
- Tithi begins
- 6 Nov 10:31
- Tithi ends
- 7 Nov 10:49
- Pradosh kaal puja
- 17:32 – 19:56
Times are for New Delhi. The date and muhurat for other cities are below.
About Dhanteras
Dhanvantari and Lakshmi are worshipped two days before Diwali; buying metal is auspicious.
Dhanteras 2026 in major cities
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 6 Nov Fri | 17:32 – 19:56 |
| Mumbai | 6 Nov Fri | 18:02 – 20:26 |
| Ahmedabad | 6 Nov Fri | 17:59 – 20:23 |
| Kolkata | 6 Nov Fri | 16:56 – 19:20 |
| Chennai | 6 Nov Fri | 17:40 – 20:04 |
| Bengaluru | 6 Nov Fri | 17:51 – 20:15 |
| Hyderabad | 6 Nov Fri | 17:42 – 20:06 |
| Pune | 6 Nov Fri | 17:59 – 20:23 |
| Jaipur | 6 Nov Fri | 17:40 – 20:04 |
| Lucknow | 6 Nov Fri | 17:20 – 19:44 |
See the full Dhanteras puja vidhi with the muhurat for your city.
Open the puja guideFrequently asked questions
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026.
When does the tithi for Dhanteras 2026 begin and end?
Krishna Trayodashi begins on 6 Nov 10:31 and ends on 7 Nov 10:49 (New Delhi).
What is the Dhanteras 2026 puja muhurat?
The muhurat in New Delhi is 17:32 – 19:56.