Dhanvantari / Vishnu
Dhanteras
The dawn of Diwali & divine health
Friday, 6 November 2026
Dhanteras honours Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods who arose from the cosmic ocean — an avatar of Vishnu. A day to pray for health, wellbeing and true wealth.
Chant on this day
2h 8mVishnu
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः
Dates follow the standard panchang and can vary by a day depending on your region's sunrise and local tradition.