Dhanteras 2026 Outfit Ideas for Women — What to Wear
Dhanteras 2026 falls on Friday, November 6, 2026. Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festive period and is one of the most auspicious days of the year for wealth and prosperity. Here is what to wear for Dhanteras puja.
When Is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, November 6, 2026. The full five-day Diwali festive period: Dhanteras (Nov 6), Choti Diwali (Nov 7), Diwali Lakshmi Puja (Nov 8), Govardhan Puja (Nov 9), Bhai Dooj (Nov 10).
What Colour to Wear for Dhanteras 2026
Green is the most auspicious colour for Dhanteras — it is associated with Goddess Lakshmi and represents wealth and abundance. Other appropriate colours:
- Green: The most auspicious Dhanteras colour — any shade from emerald to mint to olive. Wearing green on Dhanteras is believed to attract wealth and prosperity.
- Gold / Yellow: Second most auspicious — also associated with Goddess Lakshmi and prosperity.
- Red: Traditional festive colour and always appropriate for puja days.
- Pink: Festive and widely worn throughout the Diwali period.
- Avoid: Black and white are traditionally avoided for Dhanteras puja.
What to Wear for Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja
Dhanteras puja is performed in the evening and involves worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods). Wear your best occasion-appropriate ethnic wear in green, gold, or yellow for the puja. This is the first major puja of the Diwali season — dress up.
Dhanteras Outfit Ideas
- Green chanderi or silk shirt with matching palazzo: The most auspicious and distinctive Dhanteras outfit. Deep emerald or bottle green in chanderi is particularly striking for the puja.
- Gold or deep yellow outfit: Second most auspicious for Dhanteras — a golden chanderi co-ord set or shirt with palazzos is elegant and appropriate.
- Green co-ord set: A handcrafted co-ord set in green or teal is a contemporary and auspicious Dhanteras choice.
- Red ethnic wear: If you don't have green or yellow, red is always appropriate for puja occasions throughout the Diwali period.
Dhanteras Shopping and Dressing Up
Dhanteras is India's biggest gold and jewellery shopping day — many women dress up to go out for shopping as part of the celebration. A well-made ethnic outfit in green or gold is the most appropriate choice for shopping on Dhanteras. Gold jewellery (even a small piece bought on Dhanteras) pairs beautifully with a green or deep red outfit.
Browse Haus of Handmade's handcrafted tops and co-ord sets for Dhanteras and the full Diwali season. See our festive wear collection in green, gold, and jewel tones. Free shipping across India, COD available, sizes XXS to 3XL. Order by November 2 for guaranteed Dhanteras delivery.
See also: Diwali 2026 outfit guide (Nov 8) and complete festive season guide.
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HOH Picks for Dhanteras 2026
Handcrafted, made-to-order — ships in 7-10 days. Order by November 2 for Dhanteras delivery:
- Garden of Eden Embroidered Shirt — ₹3,900. Hand-embroidered botanical detail — elegant for the Dhanteras puja evening.
- Allure Schiffly Co-ord Set — ₹5,850. Textured schiffly fabric — occasion-appropriate and comfortable for a long Dhanteras evening.
- Magnolia Embroidered Shirt — ₹3,850. Delicate floral embroidery — wear it for Dhanteras puja and again on Diwali night.
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