Dhanteras 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Traditions, and Auspicious Practices
Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on November 6, marking the start of Diwali festivities. The auspicious puja muhurat is from 6:34 pm to 8:34 pm, with devotees worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. Traditions include buying gold, silver, and utensils for prosperity, while some avoid sharp or iron objects considered inauspicious. Lighting 13 lamps, including the Yama Deepak, at specific home locations is believed to ward off negative energies and bring health and wealth.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (57/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, english, economictimes, indiatvnews, indiatvnews, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 2 Nov, 05:43 am. Other outlets followed.