|
Advertisement
2 min read

Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious Timings for Shopping, Worship Rituals for Kuber and Dhanvantari, and the Significance of 13 Diyas

Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious Timings for Shopping, Worship Rituals for Kuber and Dhanvantari, and the Significance of 13 Diyas - Rangeen India
Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious Timings for Shopping, Worship Rituals for Kuber and Dhanvantari, and the Significance of 13 Diyas - Rangeen India
Pandit Raghav Sharma (Rangeen India)
New Delhi , October 13, 2026, 12:31 AM IST , (Updated October 16, 2026, 2:23 AM IST)

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

Dhanteras 2026, observed on the Kartik Krishna Paksha Trayodashi, marks a spiritually significant commencement of Diwali. Devotees honor Lord Dhanvantari for health and Lord Kuber for prosperity, performing rituals during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal. This sacred day encourages purchasing precious metals and lighting thirteen diyas to invite divine blessings and abundance.

The auspicious festival of Dhanteras 2026 is celebrated on the Trayodashi of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, special prayers are offered to Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health, and Lord Kuber, the lord of wealth.

Dhanteras 2026 Auspicious Timings

The most auspicious time for performing rituals and purchasing gold, silver, or utensils is during the Pradosh Kaal, from 05:45 PM to 08:15 PM.

Advertisement

Share Sacred Festival Knowledge with Loved Ones

Share shubh muhurat, puja vidhi, and essential samagri with friends and family so everyone can celebrate auspiciously.

Related Festival Guides

Other auspicious dates, puja rituals and timings related to this festival.

View All Articles →
Advertisement
Rangeen India Festive Newsletter - Celebrate Indian Festivals and Rangoli

Celebrate With Us Every Sacred Festival

Get inspiring rangoli designs, puja rituals, festive delicacies, decoration ideas, and festival insights delivered directly to your inbox.

Festival Updates
Rangoli Ideas
Decoration Ideas
Festive Recipes
DIY Ideas