Dhanteras Essentials in Germany: Sweets and Festive Groceries
Get ready for Dhanteras 2026 with Indian sweets, snacks, puja items and everyday Indian groceries, delivered across Germany from Desigros.
A Festival of Prosperity
What Is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It falls on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of the waning moon and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and good health. In 2026, Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November.
Families clean and decorate their homes, light diyas in the evening, perform Lakshmi puja and traditionally buy something new, such as gold, silver or kitchen utensils, as a sign of prosperity. Customs differ by region and household, so use this page as a starting point for your Dhanteras shopping in Germany.
Dhanteras Sweets and Festive Treats
Sweets are part of nearly every Indian celebration. Pick Dhanteras sweets and snacks for the puja, for guests or as small gifts. Order Indian sweets online in Germany from these festive favourites currently available at Desigros.
Dhanteras Puja Essentials
Dhanteras evenings traditionally centre on lighting diyas and offering prayers to Lakshmi and Kubera. These Dhanteras puja items are available at Desigros, so you can prepare your thali at home in Germany.
Availability can change, so please check each product page for current price and stock.
May the divine light of Dhanteras bring prosperity, happiness and good health to your home.
Dhanteras Food Essentials
Festive meals start with the pantry. Stock up on rice, atta, dal, spices and snacks for Dhanteras and the Diwali days that follow, all from one Indian grocery store online in Germany.
Rice
Basmati, sona masoori and other rice for pulao, biryani and kheer.
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Atta & Flours
Atta, besan and other flours for puris, rotis and festive sweets.
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Dal | Pulses | Lentils
Toor, moong, chana, urad and more for everyday and festive cooking.
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Spices & Condiments
Whole, ground and blended Indian spices online in Germany.
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Snacks
Namkeen, mixtures and chips for guests and festive evenings.
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Desigros is an Indian grocery store online in Germany for Indian food, sweets, snacks, spices and puja items. Order your Dhanteras shopping online and get it delivered across Germany. See shipping and delivery details.
Indische Lebensmittel online kaufen
Bei Desigros können Sie indische Lebensmittel online kaufen: indische Süßigkeiten, Snacks, Gewürze, Reis, Mehl und Puja-Artikel für Dhanteras. Indische Snacks online bestellen und indische Gewürze online kaufen, mit Lieferung in ganz Deutschland.
Dhanteras FAQs
What is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi, is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival. It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of the waning moon and honours Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, with prayers for wealth and good health.
When is Dhanteras 2026?
Dhanteras 2026 is on Friday, 6 November 2026. According to Drik Panchang, Trayodashi tithi begins at 10:30 AM IST on 6 November and ends at 10:47 AM IST on 7 November, so the Dhanteras evening puja in Germany is also on 6 November. Exact puja timings vary by city, so check a local panchang.
Which sweets are popular for Dhanteras?
Families often prepare or share sweets such as laddoos, barfi and jaggery-based treats for the Dhanteras puja and for guests. At Desigros you can currently order Dhanteras sweets and snacks such as Gramarhein jaggery coated banana chips, Britannia Good Day cashew cookies and Haldiram's Khatta Meetha.
What food essentials should I buy for Dhanteras?
Popular food essentials include rice, atta and other flours, dal and lentils, Indian spices and snacks for festive meals and guests. You can shop all of these Indian groceries online in Germany at Desigros.
Can I buy Indian sweets online in Germany?
Yes. Desigros delivers Indian sweets, snacks and groceries across Germany. Delivery times and shipping costs are listed on our shipping and delivery page. For Dhanteras, order a few days early so everything arrives before 6 November.
Which Dhanteras puja items are available at Desigros?
Desigros currently offers a Classic Pooja Kit with puja samagri, natural red clay diyas (set of 6), Annam cotton wicks, Adisha kumkum and Cycle Sandalum agarbathi incense sticks. Availability can change, so please check each product page.
What do people traditionally buy on Dhanteras?
Many families buy gold, silver, brass or steel utensils, new diyas and items for the home on Dhanteras, as these are considered signs of good fortune. Sweets and puja items for the evening Lakshmi puja are also part of Dhanteras shopping.
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