India, Nov. 5 -- Dhanteras, which is also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of the five-day-long festival of Diwali, which is considered an extremely auspicious day in the Hindu calendar. The festival is celebrated in honour of Lord Dhanvantari, who is regarded as the god of medicine and Ayurveda, Goddess Lakshmi, who is known as the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Kubera, who is referred to as the god of the treasury. In 2026, Dhanteras would fall on Friday, November 6.

Dhanteras 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat

According to Panchang calculations, Dhanteras falls on November 6, 2026 (Friday). The most auspicious time for Lakshmi-Kubera-Dhanvantari Puja is during the Pradosh Kaal in the evening. For New Delhi, the commonly...