Dhanteras 2026 falls on November 6, with city-wise puja muhurats
The gist
Dhanteras 2026 is celebrated on Friday, November 6, with puja muhurats varying by city.
The timings are indicative, so devotees should check their local Panchang.
How it unfolded
- Nov 5, 2026Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12 noon on November 5 in New York City, local time, and ends at 12:17 am on November 7.
- Nov 6, 2026Dhanteras 2026 is celebrated on Friday, November 6, marking the start of the five-day Diwali festival. Trayodashi Tithi runs from 10:30 AM IST on November 6 to 10:47 AM IST on November 7.
- Nov 6, 2026Puja muhurats include New Delhi 6:02 PM–7:57 PM, Mumbai 6:35 PM–8:35 PM, Kolkata 5:28 PM–7:26 PM and Bengaluru 6:25 PM–8:20 PM.
Key terms
- puja muhurats
- An auspicious time period in the Hindu calendar chosen for performing religious rituals and worship.
- Panchang
- A Hindu calendar and almanac that lists important dates and their calculations using traditional timekeeping.
- Trayodashi Tithi
- A lunar day in the Hindu calendar, defined by the Moon-Sun angle increasing by twelve degrees.
Source: Wikipedia