Dhanteras 2026: When Is the Festival? Know the Auspicious Time to Buy Gold and Silver and What to Purchase
Dhanteras 2026 will bring an auspicious start to the Diwali festivities. Discover the significance of buying whole coriander, gold, silver, utensils and other items, along with the reported puja timings and traditional beliefs associated with the festival.
October 26, 2026: The Dhanteras festival holds special significance in Sanatan Dharma. The first day of the five-day Diwali festival is celebrated as Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2026). Buying gold, silver and various household items on this auspicious day is considered highly beneficial. According to Hindu religious beliefs, purchasing gold, silver or other items on Dhanteras brings happiness, prosperity and peace to the family. On this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, the god of wealth. However, due to the current high prices of gold, not everyone can afford to buy gold or gold coins. Still, the tradition of purchasing auspicious items according to one's budget has continued for generations.
When will Dhanteras 2026 be celebrated?
According to the Drik Panchang, Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th lunar day (Trayodashi) of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. On this auspicious day, worshipping according to the proper rituals is believed to bring happiness, prosperity and well-being to the household. According to the Hindu calendar, the main auspicious time for Dhanteras puja on the evening of November 6 is from 6:18 pm to 8:10 pm.
Why is buying whole coriander considered very auspicious?
On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy whole coriander seeds along with gold and silver. This practice is considered auspicious according to religious beliefs. Buying coriander on this day is believed to support financial growth and help the family overcome financial difficulties. Coriander seeds are also considered a symbol of crops, agricultural wealth, prosperity and continuous growth.
What things should be bought on Dhanteras?
Along with gold and silver, buying bronze or brass utensils, new kitchen utensils, brooms, whole coriander seeds, turmeric and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha is considered auspicious on Dhanteras. In keeping with modern trends, many people also purchase new gadgets and electronic items on this day and bring them home.
