Overview
- Dhanteras will be observed in the United States on Friday, November 6, 2026, and Drik Panchang recommends performing Lakshmi puja during Pradosh Kaal, the evening period after sunset.
- Published city-specific puja windows include New York City roughly 5:12 pm–7:00 pm and East Los Angeles roughly 5:23 pm–7:16 pm, though exact muhurats vary by location and source.
- The day honors multiple deities—Goddess Lakshmi for wealth, Lord Kubera as treasurer of the gods, and Lord Dhanvantari as the divine physician—linking material prosperity with health and Ayurveda.
- Common customs are buying gold, silver or new utensils to invite financial stability, lighting a Yama Deepam diya for protection, and, in mercantile communities, Chopda Puja to open new account books; regional practices range from Maharashtra’s Dhane offerings to Tamil Nadu’s Marundu medicinal paste.
- Practical guidance for observant families and shoppers: check a local panchang or priest for the exact Trayodashi tithi and puja muhurat before planning purchases or rituals, and expect higher retail activity as households combine devotion with financial and health-focused traditions.