Dhanteras 2026 Puja Muhurat: Why will Dhanteras be celebrated only on 6th November? Know the most auspicious puja time and shopping time in the evening

The five-day festival of Diwali begins with Trayodashi date of Kartik Krishna Paksha i.e. Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi). On this auspicious day, special worship is done to Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, Goddess Mahalakshmi, the presiding deity of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth. This year, there was doubt in the minds of many devotees regarding the coincidence of dates on November 5 and 6, but according to the Vedic calendar and the universally accepted principles of theology. 6 November 2026, Friday Celebrating the festival of Dhanteras is best, according to scriptures and auspicious.

As per the clear instructions of the scriptures and decisions of Sindhu, the worship of Dhanteras is mainly ‘Pradosh Kaal’ And ‘Stable Lagna’ (Vrishabha Lagna) Is done in. Kartik Krishna Trayodashi Tithi is starting from noon on 6th November 2026 and will continue till the afternoon of 7th November. Since the entire Pradosh Kaal after sunset on the evening of 6th November coincides with Trayodashi Tithi, hence Yam Deepdaan, Lord Dhanvantari worship and Kuber Sadhana will be performed on the evening of 6th November only. Due to November 5 being Dwadashi Tithi in Pradosh period, there is no scriptural justification for worshiping Dhanteras on that day.

The combination of Pradosh Kaal and Sthir Lagna is considered most fruitful for the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev on Dhanteras. It is believed that by worshiping in the fixed ascendant (Taurus ascendant), Goddess Lakshmi resides permanently in the house and there is continuous prosperity in business.

According to the Vedic calendar, the main auspicious times of the evening of 6 November 2026 will be as follows:

The puja performed in this time period of 1 hour 56 minutes creates permanent combination of health, happiness, peace and business growth in the family.

Purchasing new metal items, utensils, gold and silver coins, jewellery, land, buildings and new vehicles on Dhanteras is considered extremely auspicious. After the entry of Trayodashi Tithi on 6th November, many very auspicious Choghadiya Muhurats will be available for shopping from afternoon till late night:

1. Choghadiya (Noon Muhurta) of Char and Profit: 01:25 PM to 04:10 PM (best for purchasing vehicles, electronic goods and utensils).

2. Amrit Choghadiya (Evening Muhurat): 04:10 PM to 05:32 PM (Best time to buy gold, silver and precious jewellery).

3. Auspicious Choghadiya (Muhurta during Pradosh): 07:10 PM to 08:48 PM (Very auspicious for business accounting, purchase of Lakshmi-Ganesh idols and metal).

4. Benefits Choghadiya (night time): From 12:05 am to 01:42 am (auspicious for late night shoppers).

Outside the house during Pradosh period on the evening of Dhanteras ‘Yam Deepdan’ There is a special provision to do so. According to Padma Purana, lighting a lamp for Yamraj on this day frees the family members from the fear of untimely death and incurable diseases.

Simple and correct method of Yama Deepdan:

• Make a big four-sided lamp of dough.

• Add mustard oil or sesame oil in it and put four wicks (cotton) in it.

• Light the lamp after offering Roli, Akshat and flowers.

• This lamp should be lit outside the main entrance of the house by the most senior member of the house. South Direction Should be kept facing towards.

• While keeping the lamp, fold your hands and pray to Lord Yamraj for the protection, health and longevity of the family. One should not look back after lighting the lamp.

On the auspicious time on the evening of Dhanteras, spread a clean stool in the worship place or north-east direction of the house and spread a red or yellow cloth on it.

Install statues or pictures of Lord Dhanvantari, Mother Lakshmi and Lord Kuber at the post. First of all, meditate on Lord Ganesha after doing Aachman and sanctification. After this, offer Roli, sandalwood, turmeric, yellow flowers, seasonal fruits and Panchamrit to Lord Dhanvantari. Since Dhanvantari Dev had appeared with the nectar pot, one must offer him water and medicines in a brass or copper vessel.

After this, worship Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Ji with Shodashopachar or Panchopachar method. Offer them lotus flowers, coriander seeds, batasha and kheer. On the day of Dhanteras, keep the new utensils, gold and silver coins and jewelery purchased on the puja platform and apply tilak on them. At the end of the puja, perform aarti of Goddess Lakshmi and Dhanvantari by chanting the mantras ‘Om Dham Dhanvantarye Namah’ and ‘Om Hreem Shreem Shreem Shreem Kleem Vitteshwaray Namah’ and distribute Prasad among all the family members.