धनत्रयोदशी — म्हत्व
Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, or new utensils. Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, is also worshipped.
धनत्रयोदशी — म्हत्व
According to the Samudra Manthan legend, Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean with the pot of amrita on this day. In another tale, the son of King Hima was saved from the god of death (Yama) when his wife lit lamps and piled gold at the door, keeping Yama away.
धनत्रयोदशी — पुजा विधी
- In the evening, light a diya (lamp) and keep it lit all night facing the main door.
- Buy gold, silver, or new utensils; worship them with flowers and incense.
- Draw a small footprint at the entrance to welcome Lakshmi.
- Offer puja to Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; chant mantras.
- Clean the house and prepare for Diwali over the next two days.
धनत्रयोदशी — मंत्र
ॐ धन्वन्तरये नमः
oṃ dhanvantaraye namaḥ
Salutations to Dhanvantari
धनत्रयोदशी — पारंपारीक जेवण
- ●Sweets
- ●Dry fruits
- ●Light meals
- ●Prasad
धनत्रयोदशी — हेर नांवां
North India(धनतेरस)
Buying gold/silver, lamp at door
South India(தன்தேரஸ்)
Lakshmi puja, new purchases
धनत्रयोदशी — करचें / करनासचें
करचें
- ✓Light a diya at the door
- ✓Buy metal or utensils
- ✓Clean the house
- ✓Worship Lakshmi
करनासचें
- ✗Do not leave the door dark
- ✗Avoid inauspicious talk
- ✗Do not skip the lamp
धनत्रयोदशी — FAQ
- धनत्रयोदशी म्हणल्यार कितें?
- Dhanteras marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival.
- धनत्रयोदशी 2026 केन्ना?
- 2026 वर्सा धनत्रयोदशी 2026 M11 7, Sat दिसा येता.
- धनत्रयोदशी पुजा विधी कितें?
- In the evening, light a diya (lamp) and keep it lit all night facing the main door.; Buy gold, silver, or new utensils; worship them with flowers and incense.; Draw a small footprint at the entrance to welcome Lakshmi.; Offer puja to Dhanvantari and Lakshmi; chant mantras.
- धनत्रयोदशी दिसा कितें खावचें?
- Sweets, Dry fruits, Light meals, Prasad
- धनत्रयोदशी दिसा कितें करचें?
- Light a diya at the door; Buy metal or utensils; Clean the house
- धनत्रयोदशी दिसा कितें करनासचें?
- Do not leave the door dark; Avoid inauspicious talk; Do not skip the lamp
- धनत्रयोदशी दिसा खंयच्या देवाक पुजतात?
- धनत्रयोदशी Lakshmiक समर्पित.
Upcoming धनत्रयोदशी Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
धनत्रयोदशी is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 M11 7 | Sat | 04:38 am | — |
| 2027 M10 27 | Wed | 03:58 am | — |