Dhanteras 2026 (Dhanatrayodashi) | ধনতেরাস ২০২৬
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About Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)(উৎসব পরিচিতি)
Dhanteras 2026 (Dhanatrayodashi) falls on Friday, November 6, 2026.
Dhanteras marks the first official day of Diwali festivities. Observed on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, it honors Lord Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods who emerged during Samudra Manthan with the pot of Amrita) and Goddess Lakshmi.
Bengali families and businesses buy gold, silver coins, new utensils, or electronic items during Shubh Muhurat, believing that buying metal on Dhanteras brings eternal prosperity.
History: In Puranic tradition, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the Churning of the Ocean carrying the vessel of immortality and Ayurveda.
Significance: Yamdeep — lighting a four-wick oil lamp outside the home at dusk to ward off premature death — is a key ritual.
Rituals & How to Celebrate
Buying gold coins, silver ornaments, utensils, or brass items during Shubh Muhurat.
Dhanvantari Puja and Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja.
Yamdeep lighting outside the house facing south.
Traditional Foods & Bhog
Kheer, Panchamrit, and traditional sweets.
Festival Calendar
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Quick Info
FestivalDhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi)
Date6 November 2026
DayFriday
Tithiসপ্তমী
Bangla Date২১ কার্তিক ১৪৩৩
Pakshaকৃষ্ণপক্ষ
Panjika Details
Sunrise6:05 AM
Sunset5:00 PM
Nakshatraঅশ্বিনী
Yogaহর্ষণ
Karanaবব