Full panchang, Rahu Kaal, and muhurat windows will be available closer to 8 October 2026.
We compute auspicious time windows with Swiss Ephemeris when the festival falls within our 38-day panchang window.
Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, honors Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods who emerged from the ocean of milk bearing the nectar of immortality. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered especially auspicious.
Observed by: Hindus
Dhanteras is next observed on 8 October 2026. The festival follows trayodashi of krishna paksha, kartika.
Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, honors Dhanvantari — the physician of the gods who emerged from the ocean of milk bearing the nectar of immortality. Buying gold, silver, or new utensils is considered especially auspicious.
Dhanteras is observed by Hindus.