Quick answer: Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November. Perform Dhanteras puja at home in the evening, during Pradosh Kaal. In Delhi, the shubh muhurat is 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM, and in Noida, 6:01 PM to 7:57 PM. Worship Lord Dhanvantari for health, then Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for prosperity, and end the evening by offering a lamp to Yamraj outside your main door.

Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali. It is an auspicious evening when devotees traditionally seek three blessings together: good health from Lord Dhanvantari, prosperity from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, and protection for the family through prayers to Yamraj.

You do not necessarily need a pandit or a temple visit for a simple household puja. With a few essential items and the right muhurat, families can perform Dhanteras puja at home in approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

This guide gives you the Dhanteras 2026 date, puja samagri list, step-by-step puja vidhi, mantras and the Yama Deepam ritual.

Dhanteras 2026 Date and Shubh Muhurat

Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, 6 November, on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. Trayodashi tithi begins at 10:30 AM on 6 November and ends at 10:47 AM on 7 November (IST).

Lakshmi and Kuber puja is traditionally performed in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, preferably when the steady (sthir) Vrishabha lagna is rising.

According to Drik Panchang, this is considered an auspicious window for Dhanteras worship. Puja during a sthir lagna is traditionally believed to support lasting prosperity.

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 2026: City-Wise Timings

Source: Drik Panchang, Dhanteras 2026 Puja Timings. All timings are local to their respective cities.

If you are planning Dhanteras puja at home in 2026, check the auspicious timing for your city before beginning. Puja muhurats vary by location.

Diwali Lakshmi Puja follows two days later, on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

Who Is Worshipped on Dhanteras?

Three deities are particularly associated with Dhanteras, and each worship tradition has its own significance.

Lord Dhanvantari for Health

The Srimad Bhagavatam (Canto 8, Chapter 8, Verses 31–34) describes Lord Dhanvantari emerging during the churning of the ocean while carrying a pot of amrit.

Lord Dhanvantari is associated with Ayurveda and the traditional understanding of health and healing. Dhanteras is also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti.

Devotees worship him and pray for good health and well-being.

Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber for Wealth

According to Hindu tradition, Goddess Lakshmi represents prosperity and auspiciousness, while Lord Kuber is regarded as the treasurer of the gods.

Both are worshipped on Dhanteras as devotees seek blessings for prosperity, financial stability and abundance.

Lord Yamraj for Family Protection

Yama Deepam is a traditional lamp offering made to Lord Yamraj on Dhanteras.

According to religious belief, devotees offer this lamp while praying for protection from untimely death.

The Padma Purana describes the Yama lamp offering and includes the prayer given later in this article.

Dhanteras Puja Samagri List

Collect the following items before the evening so that the puja can begin on time.

Most items required for Dhanteras puja at home can be arranged in advance. Keep the samagri ready near the altar before the auspicious evening muhurat.

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How to Do Dhanteras Puja at Home: Step-by-Step Puja Vidhi

The following method explains how to perform a simple household Dhanteras puja. Individual steps and offerings may differ according to regional and family traditions.

Before the Puja

• Clean the home in the morning, especially the main entrance and puja room.
• Make a rangoli at the main door and decorate the entrance.
• Bathe before the puja and wear clean, preferably new clothes.
• Set up the chowki with a red or yellow cloth.
• Place the idols, pictures and kalash on the altar.

The Puja, Step by Step

Step 1: Purify Yourself and the Space

Sit facing the altar, sprinkle a little Ganga Jal on yourself, the samagri and the altar, and light the ghee lamp.

Step 2: Take the Sankalp

Hold water, akshat and a flower in your right hand.

State your name, your gotra if known, and your prayer for the family’s health and prosperity.

Release the water in front of the altar to complete the sankalp.

Step 3: Set Up the Kalash

Fill the kalash with water, add akshat, a coin and a little haldi, and place mango leaves at its mouth and a coconut on top, according to family custom.

Step 4: Worship Lord Ganesh First

Offer roli, akshat and a flower to Lord Ganesh.

In many Hindu traditions, worship begins with prayers to Lord Ganesh for the removal of obstacles.

Step 5: Worship Lord Dhanvantari

Offer chandan, flowers and dhoop to Lord Dhanvantari.

Chant the Dhanvantari mantra, traditionally 11 times or according to your family’s practice.

Some families offer sabut dhaniya mixed with jaggery as naivedya.

Step 6: Worship Lord Kuber

Draw a swastik with sindoor on your tijori, cash box or Kuber Yantra, if this is part of your family custom.

Tie a moli thread and offer chandan, akshat, flowers, dhoop and a lamp.

Chant the Kuber mantra 11 or 108 times, according to your devotional practice.

Step 7: Worship Goddess Lakshmi

Offer roli, akshat, flowers, sweets and fruits.

Place coins and any new gold, silver or utensils bought on Dhanteras before the deity.

Recite the Shri Suktam or perform Lakshmi aarti.

Step 8: Perform the Aarti

Perform aarti with a ghee lamp or camphor for the deities worshipped during the puja.

Step 9: Ask Forgiveness and Distribute Prasad

Fold your hands and ask forgiveness for any unintentional mistakes made during the worship.

Distribute the prasad among family members.

After completing the puja, keep the Kuber Yantra or tijori items in their usual place.

Many families leave the newly purchased coins and other items before Goddess Lakshmi until Diwali Lakshmi Puja on 8 November.

Dhanteras Puja Mantras

The following traditional mantras are commonly recited during Dhanteras worship.

Dhanvantari Mantra

ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्वामय विनाशनाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्री महाविष्णवे नमः

Om namo bhagavate vasudevaya dhanvantaraye amritakalasha hastaya sarvamaya vinashanaya trailokyanathaya shri mahavishnave namah

This devotional mantra invokes Lord Dhanvantari, traditionally associated with health and healing.

Kuber Mantra

ॐ यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा॥

Om yakshaya kuberaya vaishravanaya dhanadhanyadhipataye dhanadhanyasamriddhim me dehi dapaya svaha

This mantra is recited as a prayer to Lord Kuber for wealth and prosperity.

Short Kuber Mantra

ॐ श्रीकुबेराय नमः

Om shri kuberaya namah

This shorter devotional invocation can also be recited during Kuber worship.

Mantra references: Drik Panchang for Kuber mantras and commonly used Dhanvantari devotional mantra sources. Repetition counts follow traditional practice.

Yama Deepam: The Lamp for Yamraj

Yama Deepam is a lamp offered to Lord Yamraj on Dhanteras evening.

According to Hindu belief, the offering is associated with prayers for protection from untimely death.

The lamp is traditionally lit after sunset, often following the main household worship.

How to Light the Yama Deepam

1. Take an earthen lamp with four wicks and fill it with mustard oil.
2. Place it outside the main door, traditionally facing south, the direction associated with Yamraj.
3. Light the lamp and recite the Yama Deepam mantra.
4. Fold your hands and offer prayers for the family’s protection.
5. In some family traditions, devotees return indoors without looking back at the lamp.

The four-wick lamp, mustard oil and not-looking-back practice are customary details that may vary by region.

Place the lamp on a safe, stable surface away from flammable materials.

Yama Deepam Mantra (Padma Purana, Uttara Khanda 122.5)

मृत्युना पाशहस्तेन कालेन भार्यया सह।

त्रयोदशीदीपदानात्सूर्यजः प्रीयतामिति॥

Mrityuna pashahastena kalena bharyaya saha, trayodashi-deepadanat suryajah priyatam iti

Meaning: Through this lamp offering on Trayodashi, may Yamraj, the son of the Sun, be pleased.

A popular alternative version begins with:

मृत्युना पाशदण्डाभ्यां कालेन श्यामया सह

Different versions of the Yama Deepam prayer are followed across devotional traditions.

Dhanteras Rituals and Traditions

Beyond Dhanteras puja at home, several traditional customs are followed in many Indian households.

These practices come from regional traditions and popular religious beliefs. Families may observe them according to their own customs.

Buying Gold, Silver or Metal Utensils

Many families buy gold, silver, brass or copper utensils on Dhanteras.

Newly purchased items are traditionally placed before Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber during the puja.

Some households follow the custom of filling a new vessel with water, rice or sweets before bringing it into the home.

See the complete list of things to buy on Dhanteras.

Sowing Dhaniya Seeds

In some households, coriander seeds offered during the puja are later sown in a pot.

The growth of the seeds is traditionally considered a symbol of prosperity.

Lighting Diyas

Diyas are commonly lit at the entrance and around the home on Dhanteras.

Many families follow the tradition of lighting 13 diyas, associating the number with Trayodashi, the 13th lunar day.

Buying a New Broom

Buying a new broom is considered auspicious in some regional traditions.

It symbolically represents cleanliness and the removal of poverty from the household.

These practices are customary expressions of faith and are not guarantees of financial prosperity.

Mistakes to Avoid During Dhanteras Puja

While preparing for Dhanteras, consider the following common precautions and traditional practices.

• Missing the muhurat: Prepare the puja items early and begin within your city’s recommended evening window.
• Bringing a new vessel home empty: Some families follow the custom of filling new utensils with water, rice or sweets.
• Skipping Lord Ganesh worship: In many traditions, Lord Ganesh is worshipped at the beginning of the puja.
• Lighting Yama Deepam inside the house: The traditional lamp offering to Yamraj is made outside the main entrance.
• Lending money or giving away salt and sugar after sunset: Some households avoid these activities on Dhanteras as a customary belief.

These customs vary between families and regions and should not be treated as universal religious requirements.

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Disclaimer: The rituals described in this article come from Hindu scripture, tradition and regional customs. They are shared for devotional and informational purposes and do not promise financial gains, medical benefits or protection from harm.

Sources

Sources checked on 2 November 2026

• Drik Panchang: Dhanteras 2026 puja timings (date, tithi, city muhurat)
• Drik Panchang: Kuber mantras
• Drik Panchang: Kuber puja vidhi
• Shlokam: Dhanvantari mantra
• Padma Purana 6.122.5 (Wisdom Library)
• Srimad Bhagavatam 8.8.34 (Vedabase)
• Deccan Herald: Ayurveda Day fixed on 23 September