Dhanteras 2026 Today: Know Auspicious Muhurat for Buying Gold, Silver and the Right Time for Puja

The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across India today, Friday, November 6, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities. Considered an auspicious occasion for wealth, prosperity and good health, the festival is traditionally associated with purchasing gold, silver, jewellery, utensils and other valuable items.

Also known as Dhantrayodashi, Dhanteras falls on the 13th day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantari on this occasion, seeking blessings for financial stability, prosperity and good health.

If you are planning to purchase gold or silver today, knowing the auspicious shopping timings and evening puja muhurat can help you plan your celebrations.

Dhanteras 2026: Date and auspicious timings

According to Drik Panchang, Dhanteras will be observed on Friday, November 6, 2026.

Here are the important timings for the festival:

• Dhanteras date: November 6, 2026 (Friday)
• Trayodashi Tithi begins: 10:30 AM, November 6
• Trayodashi Tithi ends: 10:47 AM, November 7
• Pradosh Kaal: 5:33 PM to 8:09 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM
• Dhanteras Lakshmi-Kuber Puja: 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM (New Delhi)

The evening puja muhurat lasts approximately 1 hour and 56 minutes. These timings are based on the New Delhi Panchang and may vary depending on the city.

Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious time to buy gold and silver

Buying gold and silver is among the most popular traditions associated with Dhanteras. Many families purchase gold jewellery, silver coins, ornaments and utensils, believing that bringing precious metals home on this day symbolises prosperity and good fortune.

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious period for purchasing gold in New Delhi begins at 10:30 AM on November 6 and continues until 6:37 AM on November 7.

Some favourable shopping periods on November 6 include:

• Morning: 10:30 AM to 10:43 AM
• Shubha Choghadiya: 12:05 PM to 1:27 PM
• Chara Choghadiya: 4:11 PM to 5:33 PM
• Labha Choghadiya: 8:49 PM to 10:27 PM

These shopping windows are separate from the evening Lakshmi-Kuber Puja muhurat. Devotees should consult their local Panchang for location-specific timings.

Dhanteras 2026: City-wise Lakshmi-Kuber Puja timings

The auspicious puja period differs across cities because of variations in local sunrise and sunset timings.

Here are the Dhanteras puja timings for major Indian cities:

All timings are local to the respective cities.

Why is buying gold and silver considered auspicious on Dhanteras?

According to Hindu mythology, Dhanteras is associated with the emergence of Lord Dhanvantari from the ocean during Samudra Manthan, the mythological churning of the ocean.

Lord Dhanvantari is regarded as the deity of Ayurveda and health. Religious traditions associate his appearance with a pot of Amrit, the divine nectar of immortality.

This association with wealth, health and abundance is believed to have inspired the tradition of purchasing precious metals and new utensils on Dhanteras.

People also purchase silver coins, gold jewellery, brass and copper utensils, and idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha as part of the celebrations.

Dhanteras Puja Vidhi: How to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera

Dhanteras is considered an important occasion for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Kubera, the guardian of riches.

Devotees generally follow these rituals:

1. Clean the house and decorate the entrance with rangoli and flowers.
2. Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera in the puja area.
3. Light an oil or ghee lamp and offer flowers, fruits, sweets and incense.
4. Perform Lakshmi and Kubera puja during the auspicious evening muhurat.
5. Offer prayers for prosperity, financial stability and the well-being of family members.
6. Light a lamp outside the house in the evening as part of the Yama Deepam tradition.

Yama Deepam: Why is a lamp lit on Dhanteras?

Another important Dhanteras ritual is Yama Deepam, also known as Yamadeepdaan.

According to Hindu beliefs, lighting an oil lamp in the evening in honour of Yama, the god of death, is considered a way of seeking protection from untimely death and misfortune.

Traditionally, the lamp is placed outside the home, often near the main entrance, with prayers for the health, safety and longevity of family members.

As families celebrate Dhanteras 2026, the festival serves as a reminder of the importance of wealth, good health and prosperity. While buying gold and silver remains a popular tradition, devotees also mark the occasion through prayers, charity, lighting lamps and spending time with loved ones.