Dhanteras

Lord Dhanvantari / Goddess Lakshmi / Lord Kuber

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Dhanteras — the first day of the five-day Deepawali festival — is the day Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the churning of the cosmic ocean bearing the pot of amrit. It is the most auspicious day of the year to buy gold, silver, or new utensils for the home

Dates 2026–2027

November 6, 2026October 27, 2027

Mantra

ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः

Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namaha — I bow to Mahalakshmi, goddess of wealth, abundance, and auspiciousness

✦ Special Note

Buy at least something gold, silver, or metal on Dhanteras — even a small coin is enough to invite Lakshmi's blessings into the home. Light 13 diyas in the evening facing south to ward off Yama (the god of death). Coriander seeds (dhaniya) are kept on the puja thali as a symbol of Dhan (wealth).

Foods Allowed

Kheer (rice pudding with milk and sugar) — offered to LakshmiFruits of all kindsBanana chips (made with sendha namak and ghee/coconut oil)All fresh fruits — including banana, apple, mango, papaya, pomegranate, grapes, pear, chikoo, guava, watermelon, orange, and seasonal fruitsMilk, curd, gheeDry fruits and nutsCoconutSatvik sweets (barfi, halwa)Coriander seeds (dhaniya) — essential for Dhanteras puja

Foods to Avoid

Meat and eggsOnion and garlicAlcoholIron utensils for cooking on this day

Meal Idea

Kheer and fresh fruits as prasad — sweet, pure, and offered first to Goddess Lakshmi before the family eats

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