Dhanteras 2026 date and time: Check city-wise gold and silver buying puja muhurat and vidhi, pradosh kaal

Many people had a confusion regarding the date of Dhanteras if it is being observed on November 5th or 6th. Now the confusion is clear as Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on November 6th. On this day people perform Dhanteras puja, buy gold or silver or buy something new as a good fortune.

Dhanteras 2026 Date

This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 6th.

Dhanteras 2026 Time

• Dhanteras date: Friday, November 6, 2026
• Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:34 pm to 8:34 pm
• Pradosh Kaal: 6:02 pm to 8:34 pm
• Vrishabha Kaal: 6:34 pm to 8:34 pm
• Trayodashi Tithi begins: November 6 at 10:30 am
• Trayodashi Tithi ends: November 7 at 10:47 am

Auspicious time to buy gold and silver for Dhanteras

On this day people buy gold, silver or utensils because it is considered auspicious to buy new things on Dhanteras. However, the correct time to buy new things generally differs and for that one person needs to check the time according to their city.

Dhanteras 2026 Puja Muhurat

Puja Muhurat is different for different cities. People need to check the auspicious time for their city.

• New Delhi - 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm
• Gurugram - 6:03 pm to 7:59 pm
• Jaipur - 6:11 pm to 8:07 pm
• Chennai - 6:14 pm to 8:10 pm
• Hyderabad: 6:15 pm to 8:13 pm

Pradosh Kaal on Dhanteras

As per Drik Panchang, Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is best performed during Pradosh Kaal, the period that begins after sunset and continues for around 2 hours and 24 minutes. According to Hindu traditions, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during this auspicious period is believed to attract wealth, prosperity and good fortune into the home.

Dhateras 2026 Puja Vidhi

1. Clean and decorate your home

Begin the day by cleaning your house, especially the entrance and the puja area. Decorate the main door with flowers, torans, rangoli and diyas.

2. Prepare the puja area

In the evening, place a wooden chowki in the puja area and cover it with a clean red or yellow cloth. Arrange the idols or pictures of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi. Keep the newly purchased gold, silver coins or utensils near the deities.

3. Begin the puja with Lord Ganesha

Start the rituals by worshipping Lord Ganesha, who is traditionally invoked before other deities. Offer flowers, roli, rice grains and sweets. Light a diya and seek his blessings for removing obstacles and ensuring the success of the puja.

4. Worship Lord Dhanvantari

Offer flowers, fruits, sweets, incense and a diya to Lord Dhanvantari, who is worshipped as the god of Ayurveda and health. Devotees pray for good health, well-being and a long life for their families.

5. Perform Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera puja

Offer kumkum, turmeric, flowers, sweets, fruits and coins to Goddess Lakshmi. Worship Lord Kubera, who is regarded as the god of wealth, and seek blessings for financial stability and prosperity. Place your new purchases before the deities during the rituals.

6. Perform aarti and distribute prasad

After completing the offerings, perform the aarti of the deities. Offer sweets and other prasad to the family members and seek blessings for happiness, peace and prosperity.

7. Light diyas around the house

Light earthen lamps at the main entrance, balconies, windows and other important corners of your home. Traditionally, devotees also light lamps in different parts of the house to welcome positivity and happiness.