How to Celebrate Dhanteras 2026: Puja Muhurat, Wishes, Posters, Instagram Stories & Business Marketing Ideas
Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali season for many families across India. Observed on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight, it is linked with health, wealth and prosperity, and with the worship of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. Homes are cleaned, lamps are lit at the entrance, and many families buy something new, such as gold, silver or a steel utensil. Greetings are as much a part of the day as the puja. Not long ago, people mostly called relatives or sent printed cards. Now a happy dhanteras message usually travels on WhatsApp, Instagram or Facebook, often as a picture with a name or a shop logo on it. Small businesses have joined in too, using festive posts to thank customers and share timings or offers. This guide explains the meaning and date of the festival, how to perform the puja at home, and how to create wishes, stories and posters for personal and business use. What Is Dhanteras and Why Is It Celebrated? The name comes from "dhan", meanin...