Short answer: Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November, and Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is on Sunday, 8 November. Below: Delhi puja timing, what families buy on Dhanteras, and our brass and steel picks.
Dhanteras 2026 kab hai?
- Dhanteras: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Puja muhurat in Delhi: roughly 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm (Pradosh Kaal). Panchangs differ by a few minutes, so check with your pandit ji.
- Diwali / Lakshmi Puja: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Dhanteras par kya khareedein?
Dhanteras is the day for something new for the home. The usual picks:
- Naya bartan: steel, brass or copper utensils. A good steel spoon set is the easiest one to buy and to gift.
- Brass for the mandir: a lota or kalash, and a Lakshmi Ganesh idol or stand for Diwali puja.
- Gold or silver: coins or jewellery, for those who buy metal.
- Ghar ke liye: a new jhadu, diyas, and decor for Diwali.
Our Dhanteras picks
Brass for puja
- Pure brass mini pooja lota, Size 0: for the mandir and puja thali.
- Engraved brass lota / mini kalash: with a floral band.
- Lakshmi Ganesh Saraswati brass idol stand, 19 cm: for Diwali puja.
Brass for Diwali decor
- Floral-engraved brass urli and the Kerala-style brass urli: fill with water, flowers and floating diyas at the entrance.
Steel bartan (easy Dhanteras gift)
- Cielo 14-gauge spoon set of 12, engraved, in a gift box.
- Cielo plain spoon set of 12.
- GROX gold-finish spoon set of 6.
- SteelFab diamond-cut spoon set of 6.
- Baby spoon set of 6: for a little one's first Dhanteras.
See everything here: Dhanteras & Diwali collection.
Last minute? Muhurat se pehle pahunch jaayega.
Woopito delivers 24/7 in about 60 minutes within 20 km of Saket: Saket, Malviya Nagar, Sainik Farms, Pushp Vihar, Greater Kailash, Vasant Kunj, Mehrauli, Chhatarpur and nearby. Order on Dhanteras afternoon and it reaches you before puja. Need a fixed time? Add it in the order note or WhatsApp +91 99115 89330.
FAQ
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Friday, 6 November 2026. Diwali is two days later, on Sunday, 8 November.
What is the Dhanteras puja time in Delhi?
Roughly 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm on 6 November, during Pradosh Kaal. Different panchangs give slightly different minutes.
What should I buy on Dhanteras?
Most families buy something new in metal: steel, brass or copper utensils, gold or silver, or brass items for the mandir like a lota, kalash or Lakshmi Ganesh idol.
Can I get Dhanteras items delivered on the same day in Delhi?
Yes. Within 20 km of Saket, Woopito delivers 24/7 in about 60 minutes.
हिंदी में: धनतेरस 2026
धनतेरस कब है? शुक्रवार, 6 नवंबर 2026। दिवाली रविवार, 8 नवंबर को है। दिल्ली में पूजा का समय लगभग शाम 5:45 से 7:15 बजे तक (प्रदोष काल)।
धनतेरस पर क्या खरीदें? नए बर्तन (स्टील, पीतल या तांबा), मंदिर के लिए पीतल का लोटा या कलश, लक्ष्मी गणेश की मूर्ति, और दिवाली के लिए दीये और सजावट।
डिलीवरी: साकेत से 20 किलोमीटर तक 24 घंटे, लगभग 60 मिनट में।