Dhanteras 2026: Planning to Buy Gold or Silver Today? Check the Shubh Muhurat for Your City

New Delhi: In Hindu religion, the festival of Dhanteras is considered a symbol of wealth, happiness, prosperity and prosperity. There is a tradition of buying gold, silver and new utensils on this day. According to religious beliefs, purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras brings blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber in the house. This is the reason why there is special enthusiasm for shopping in the markets on this day.

Although shopping on Dhanteras can be done at any time, buying gold and silver during auspicious time is considered more fruitful. If you are also planning to buy gold or silver on Dhanteras this year, then first know the auspicious time of your city. Let us know the date of Dhanteras, puja time and auspicious time for shopping in different cities.

When will the festival of Dhanteras 2026 be celebrated?

Every year the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This time Dhanteras is being celebrated on 6 November 2026, Friday.

According to the Panchang, Trayodashi Tithi will start from 10.30 am on November 6 and will continue till 10.47 am on November 7. Worship of Lord Dhanvantari, Maa Lakshmi and Kuber Dev has special significance on this day.

What is the auspicious time to perform puja on Dhanteras?

Worshipping during Pradosh Kaal on the day of Dhanteras is considered especially auspicious. According to religious beliefs, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber at this time brings happiness and prosperity to the house.

This year, Pradosh Kaal for Dhanteras Puja will be from 6:02 pm to 8:34 pm. At the same time, Taurus period is from 6:34 pm to 8:34 pm. During this period, worshipping with rituals is considered auspicious.

What is the auspicious time to buy gold and silver in your city?

The auspicious time for purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras may be different in different cities. In such a situation, before shopping, please check the time in your city.

• Pune: 6:32 pm to 8:31 pm
• New Delhi: 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm
• Chennai: 6:14 pm to 8:10 pm
• Jaipur: 6:11 pm to 8:07 pm
• Hyderabad: 6:15 pm to 8:13 pm
• Gurugram: 6:03 pm to 7:59 pm
• Chandigarh: 6:00 pm to 7:54 pm
• Kolkata: 5:28 pm to 7:26 pm
• Mumbai: 6:35 pm to 8:35 pm
• Bengaluru: 6:25 pm to 8:20 pm
• Ahmedabad: 6:30 pm to 8:28 pm
• Noida: 6:01 pm to 7:57 pm

How to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev on Dhanteras?

To worship on the day of Dhanteras, wake up early in the morning, take bath and wear clean clothes. After this, clean the house and the place of worship thoroughly. Prepare for puja in the evening during Pradosh period.

For puja, spread a red or yellow cloth on a platform and install the idols of Maa Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari on it. After this, offer sandalwood, roli, kumkum, akshat and flowers to the gods and goddesses.

Now perform Aarti of God by lighting incense and lamp. Offer sweets, fruits and satvik dishes during the puja. After this, light a lamp in the name of Yamdev in the south direction outside the house. Finally, worship the safe of the house and the place where money is kept.

In this way, by worshipping Dhanteras as per the rituals, it is hoped that there will be happiness, peace and prosperity in the house.