Dhanteras – Auspicious Wealth Day 2026

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities. The name joins dhan (wealth) with teras (thirteenth lunar day). Devotees honour Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and Lord Dhanvantari for health, remembering the nectar that emerged from the cosmic ocean. Beyond purchases, Dhanteras is about readiness—cleaning, lighting the threshold, and setting a tone of gratitude before the deeper Lakshmi Puja night. Businesses may perform Chopda-related preparations; households keep the evening calm and bright. On Madhuma you will find festival essentials for a complete Dhanteras—incense, diyas, and puja items—so your Diwali season begins without last-minute stress.