Dhanteras 2026 Today: Golden Timings for Buying Gold, Silver and Performing Puja

It’s Dhanteras today, and the clock matters as much as the shopping list. Trayodashi stretches across two days this year, which has left many people unsure about the right date. Here’s a clear, compact guide to when to buy, when to pray and what to remember, based on today’s panchang details.

Which Day Is Dhanteras 2026?

Dhanteras falls on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Trayodashi tithi of Kartik Krishna Paksha begins at 10:30 a.m. on November 6 and runs until 10:47 a.m. on November 7. Because the Pradosh Kaal puja window falls on November 6, the festival is observed today.

Key Timings at a Glance (Delhi)

Timings shift by city, depending on local sunrise and sunset, so check your local panchang.

Best Time to Buy Gold and Silver

Dhanteras is traditionally the day to buy precious metals. Many families pick up gold coins, silver jewellery, utensils and Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, believing the purchases bring prosperity into the home. For today, the Abhijit Muhurat from 11:48 a.m. to 12:56 p.m. and the auspicious Choghadiya from 12:04 p.m. to 1:26 p.m. are the main daytime windows. Evening shoppers can follow the Pradosh period or their local panchang.

What to Buy, and What to Skip?

Traditional favourites include gold, silver, brass and copper utensils, a new broom, coriander seeds and Lakshmi-Ganesh idols. Some families also buy a vehicle or electronics on this day.

Traditional advice is to avoid iron and sharp objects. These are customary beliefs, so follow them according to your family’s practice.

Why We Worship Three Deities?

According to tradition, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the pot of nectar during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), which is why the festival falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. He is the god of Ayurveda and good health. Goddess Lakshmi stands for wealth and prosperity, and Kuber is regarded as the guardian of riches. Worshipping all three is meant to bring health, happiness and financial stability to the household.

Yama Deepdan: The Evening Lamp

In the evening, many families light a lamp for Yama at the main door, facing south. The tradition is to use a clay lamp filled with mustard oil and four wicks. The prayer is for the long life and good health of every family member, and for freedom from fear of untimely death.

• Clean and decorate the house, especially the entrance.
• Shop during an auspicious window, either midday or in the early evening.
• Do the Lakshmi-Kuber puja in the 6:02 p.m. to 7:57 p.m. window.
• Light the Yama lamp after dusk.

For more festival guides, visit Technosports, and check our Diwali 2026 coverage for upcoming puja dates and ideas.

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