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Dhanteras 2026— date, story & how it’s kept
The opening of Diwali — Lakshmi and Dhanvantari honoured.
when it falls
- 2026
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- 2027
- Wednesday, 27 October 2027
Widely observed on these dates; regional traditions can differ by a day.
the story
Kartika Krishna Trayodashi opens the festival of lights. Dhanvantari, bearer of the nectar of health, rose from the churning of the ocean on this day; Lakshmi is welcomed into the home.
how it’s kept
Clean and light the home, buy metal for good fortune, and light a lamp at the threshold in the pradosh hour.
this day honours
Lakshmi and Dhanvantari
keep Dhanteras with Sankalp
The app knows the festival mornings before you do — the panchang works fully offline, and each morning can open with a darshan of the deity you choose.