Dhanteras 2026: When Is The Gold Buying Muhurat, City-Wise Puja Timings And What To Buy Today

Dhanteras, the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, which is being is observed today, Friday 6 November.

The festival falls on Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. The tithi begins at 10:30 am on 6 November and ends at 10:47 am on 7 November. That gives shoppers a long window, and Diwali itself follows on Sunday 8 November.

Gold buying muhurat on Dhanteras 2026

For gold buyers, the day-long tithi is the broad window. According to Drik Panchang the gold buying muhurat in New Delhi is from 8:49 pm to 10:27 pm as the night Labha muhurat, and 12:05 am to 4:59 am on 7 November as the Shubha, Amrita and Chara slot.

Most families plan their purchase around the evening Pradosh Kaal, the twilight period when Lakshmi Puja is performed. Gold and silver are ideally bought before or during the puja muhurat. The timings differ across cities.

Puja muhurat (Pradosh Kaal), city-wise

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

What to buy On Dhaanteras

On what to buy, gold and silver top the list. The day is seen as being as auspicious as Akshaya Tritiya for buying gold and gold jewellery. Silver Coins are the most popular pick, and many are embossed with Goddess Lakshmi, or with Lakshmi and Ganesha. Silver has its own pull on Dhanteras. Silver coins, kalash, bowls, spoons, tumblers and silver Lakshmi-Ganesha idols see stronger demand than on Pushya Nakshatra day, when gold coins sell more.

Other traditional buys:

Those who do not want to spend on precious metals have traditional alternatives. Brass, copper and steel utensils and a new broom are all considered auspicious. A new brass or steel vessel for the kitchen is the classic choice, and many households also bring home a kalash or a Lakshmi-Ganesha idol. In recent years the tradition has widened to vehicles, electronics and even property documents. The one item to skip is iron. Iron and black goods are traditionally avoided, as iron is linked to Saturn and hardship.

Practical Gold & Silver buying tips

A few practical points matter more than the muhurat itself. Buy only BIS-hallmarked gold and check the HUID on jewellery. Compare making charges and the day's rate across jewellers, since festive offers vary widely, and keep the GST bill and purity certificate. Buyers who cannot reach a shop within the muhurat can book online and collect later, which many jewellers allow.