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📅 2026-11-06FESTIVALVikram Samvat 2083

Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti) (2026) — धनतेरस, भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं शुक्र प्रदोष

🗓️ Friday, 6 November 2026 • शुक्रवार, 6 नवंबर 2026

🕉️ Spiritual Significance & Observance

Arrival of Lord Dhanvantari with the pot of nectar; Kuber-Lakshmi puja, Yama Deepdaan, and auspicious purchase of precious metals.

🪔 आध्यात्मिक महत्व एवं पर्व विवरण

आरोग्य के देवता भगवान धन्वंतरि का प्राकट्य, कुबेर-लक्ष्मी पूजन, शुक्र प्रदोष एवं सायंकाल यम दीपदान।

🙏 Vrat, Fasting & Puja Guidelines (व्रत एवं पूजा नियम)

English: Lighting four-faced Yama Deepam facing South in the twilight; offer coriander seeds (Dhaniya) and jaggery to Dhanvantari.

हिन्दी: प्रदोष काल में दक्षिण दिशा की ओर चार मुखी यम दीपक प्रज्वलित करना एवं धनिया-गुड़ का नैवेद्य।

⏳ Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti) 2026 Panchang & Shubh Muhurat (2026-11-06)

Calculated for New Delhi (नई दिल्ली) • Standard IST (UTC+05:30)

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Tithi (तिथि)

Dwadashi (द्वादशी)

Krishna Paksha (कृष्ण पक्ष)

Nakshatra (नक्षत्र)

Hasta (हस्त)

Yoga: Vishkambha

Sunrise & Sunset (सूर्योदय / सूर्यास्त)

🌅 6:37 AM • 🌇 5:33 PM

Month: Kartik (कार्तिक)

Brahma & Abhijit Muhurat (शुभ मुहूर्त)

Brahma: 4:52 AM – 5:45 AM

Abhijit: 11:43 AM – 12:27 PM

Rahu Kaal (राहुकाल - वर्जित समय)

⚠️ 10:43 AM – 12:05 PM

Avoid starting new rituals during Rahu Kaal

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti) (धनतेरस, भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं शुक्र प्रदोष)

1. When is Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti) in 2026? (धनतेरस, भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं शुक्र प्रदोष 2026 में कब है?)

Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti) (धनतेरस, भगवान धन्वंतरि जयंती एवं शुक्र प्रदोष) is observed on Friday, 6 November 2026 (2026-11-06). On this day, the Vedic Tithi is Dwadashi (द्वादशी) in Kartik (कार्तिक) month.

2. What is the Puja Shubh Muhurat on Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti)?

Sunrise occurs at 6:37 AM and Sunset at 5:33 PM. Brahma Muhurat for early morning bath and Sankalpa is 4:52 AM to 5:45 AM, while Rahu Kaal (10:43 AM – 12:05 PM) should be avoided for auspicious beginnings.

3. What are the Vrat Rules (व्रत नियम) for Dhanteras & Shukra Pradosh (Dhanvantari Jayanti)?

Lighting four-faced Yama Deepam facing South in the twilight; offer coriander seeds (Dhaniya) and jaggery to Dhanvantari. (प्रदोष काल में दक्षिण दिशा की ओर चार मुखी यम दीपक प्रज्वलित करना एवं धनिया-गुड़ का नैवेद्य।)

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