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Dhanteras 2026
Friday, 6 November 2026
In New Delhi
Dhanteras, on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Ashwin, opens the Diwali festival. It honours Lord Dhanvantari and Maa Lakshmi. Many buy gold, silver or new utensils and light a lamp for Yama at dusk.
Date and muhurat by city
| City | Date | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | Fri, 6 Nov | 17:32 to 20:09 |
| Kolkata | Fri, 6 Nov | 16:56 to 19:30 |
| London | Fri, 6 Nov | 16:24 to 19:20 |
| New York | Fri, 6 Nov | 16:46 to 19:31 |
| Sydney | Fri, 6 Nov | 19:27 to 21:31 |
Times are local to each city.