Dhanteras 2026: Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival and is considered an auspicious day to welcome prosperity, health and good fortune. Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, November 6. On this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera and traditionally buy gold, silver, utensils and other household items. But there are families that have customs that don’t allow them to buy certain things on Dhanteras.
What Is the Significance of Dhanteras?
Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. The festival is associated with Lord Dhanvantari, who is regarded as the deity of Ayurveda and health, as well as Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the god of wealth. According to Hindu tradition, Lord Dhanvantari emerged during the Samudra Manthan, or churning of the ocean, carrying a pot of amrit. People clean and decorate their homes, light diyas, perform prayers and buy items that symbolise prosperity and new beginnings. The customs associated with Dhanteras vary across regions and families.
What Are the Top 10 Things You Should Not Buy on Dhanteras?
Iron Items
Some families avoid buying iron objects, such as tools, utensils and other household products, on Dhanteras. This belief is associated in certain traditions with Shani, who is linked with iron in Hindu astrology. People who follow this custom may prefer brass, copper or silver items for their festive purchases.
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