India, Nov. 5 -- In 2026, Dhanteras will fall on Friday, November 6, and the beginning of the five-day-long Diwali celebration in India will start from this day. Alternatively called Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras is a festival of special significance to Hindus as devotees pray for wealth, health, and happiness by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari.

The term 'Dhanteras' is composed of two words as 'Dhan', which stands for wealth, and 'Teras', which signifies the thirteenth day after Amavasya. The purchase of gold, silver, utensils, and household articles on this day is thought to bring luck and prosperity.

The celebration has a great economic significance too. As per an estimate by Confederation of All India Trader...