Dhanteras 2026: The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country today. On the day of Dhanteras, Lord Dhanvantari, Mother Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are worshipped. It is believed that buying gold, silver, broom and utensils at auspicious time on this day increases happiness and prosperity in the house. This is the reason why there is a tradition of buying new things on this day. This year, due to Trayodashi Tithi lasting for two days, there is confusion among the people regarding the date of Dhanteras. However, today, on 6th November, there is an auspicious coincidence of worship during Pradosh period. In such a situation, the festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated today itself. Let us know the auspicious time of puja, the right time for shopping…
Dhanteras 2026: Auspicious time of Dhanteras puja
According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is going to start on 6th November at 10.30 am and will end on 7th November at 10.47 am. It is being told that the auspicious time of Dhanteras Puja will start from 6:02 pm and will continue till 7:57 pm.
Auspicious shopping in Choghadiya
Purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious. According to beliefs, precious metals purchased on this day are considered a symbol of happiness and prosperity in the house. People buy gold and silver coins, utensils, brooms, coriander seeds and idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha on this day. Let us tell you, the auspicious time for shopping will be Abhijeet Muhurat of the day starting from 11:48 am till 12:56 pm. Along with this, the auspicious Choghadiya is from 12:04 pm to 1:26 pm. Shopping during Shubh, Labh and Amrit Choghadiya on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. It is known that the timing of Choghadiya may change according to sunrise and sunset in different cities.
The main auspicious times on Friday, November 6 are as follows:
1. Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurta: 8:16 am to 9:48 am
2. Abhijeet Muhurta: 11:48 am to 12:56 pm
3. Pradosh Kaal: 05:49 pm to 8:23 pm
Dhanteras 2026: What to avoid buying on Dhanteras?
According to religious beliefs, it is advised not to purchase iron and sharp objects on Dhanteras. However, these are traditional beliefs and are followed as per the family beliefs.
Importance of Yam Diya
In Hindu religion, donating Yama lamp in the evening on Dhanteras also has a different significance. It is believed that by lighting this lamp towards the south at the main entrance of the house, untimely death of the family members is averted. For this, there is a tradition of lighting an earthen lamp by adding mustard oil to it. By lighting the lamp of Yam, Yamraj is prayed for the long life and good health of the family.
