Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, falls on Friday, 6 November 2026. For New Delhi, the listed evening puja window is 18:02–19:57 IST. Keep this puja timing separate from shopping-hour advertisements or a time suggested for another city.
Date and time: New Delhi, India (IST)
| Dhanteras | Friday, 6 November 2026 |
|---|---|
| New Delhi puja window | 18:02–19:57 IST |
| Pradosh period | 17:33–20:09 IST |
| Vrishabha period | 18:02–19:57 IST |
| Trayodashi tithi | 10:30 on 6 November to 10:47 on 7 November |
What the different timings mean
The tithi is the lunar calendar interval. Pradosh is an evening period; the quoted puja window is a more specific interval within that evening. They describe different things. The end of Trayodashi on 7 November does not move the listed New Delhi Dhanteras observance to that day.
A calm home-puja checklist
- Clean the prayer space and entrance before the evening, leaving a clear walking path.
- Set aside the image, lamp, flowers and offerings your household uses.
- Keep the lamp on a stable surface away from fabric; keep children’s movement in mind.
- Write the puja window and city on the family plan, then allow time for everyone to settle.
- Keep any shopping within an agreed household budget. A new gold purchase is not a condition for meaningful prayer.
What to read alongside Dhanteras
Use the Aarti collection to choose a reading your family knows. The Diwali Lakshmi Puja timing guide covers 8 November separately. Keep each festival’s date attached to its timing.
Common questions
Is the puja time the same across India?
No. The time here is for New Delhi in IST. Open the source or your city’s Panchang for a local window.
Must I buy something expensive?
This guide does not make a purchase compulsory or promise a financial return. Decide what suits your household and focus on the observance you follow.
Where are the other Diwali-season dates?
The 2026 festival hub links the separate guides for Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
Editorial sources
Date and timing checked on 22 October 2026. Local observance and timing can vary by city and tradition.