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Dhanteras 2026: date, puja muhurat, and what to buy
Last checked: 6 Nov 2026 (Asia/Calcutta)
Muhurat is city-specific and customs vary by region. Follow your own city's panchang — sunset and lagna shift the window.
In short
- Observed on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi when that tithi covers Pradosh Kaal (after sunset). In 2026 that evening is 6 November, even though Trayodashi runs into the morning of 7 November.
- New Delhi puja muhurat (Pradosh + Vrishabha lagna overlap): 6:02 pm – 7:57 pm IST on 6 Nov 2026; Pradosh Kaal about 5:33–8:09 pm (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026).
- City examples (Drik Panchang local times, 6 Nov 2026): Mumbai 6:35–8:35 pm; Bengaluru 6:25–8:20 pm; Hyderabad 6:15–8:13 pm; Chennai 6:14–8:10 pm; Kolkata 5:28–7:26 pm; Pune 6:32–8:31 pm (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026).
- Yamadeep (lamp for Yama) is traditionally lit at dusk / during Pradosh; Delhi Yama Deepam window listed about 5:33–6:51 pm (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026).
- Common purchases: gold/silver (coins or jewellery), utensils, diyas, a broom in some regions. "What not to buy" lists (iron, sharp objects, empty vessels) are regional customs, not universal rules (Economic Times; Times of India / etimes, Nov 2026; CNBC-TV18).
- If buying gold jewellery: look for BIS hallmark and the six-character HUID; verify with the official BIS CARE app (BIS hallmarking FAQs; BIS apps).
Why 6 November, not 7?
Trayodashi begins about 10:30 am on 6 Nov and ends about 10:47 am on 7 Nov (New Delhi Panchang). Dhanteras evening puja is kept on the day Trayodashi prevails in Pradosh Kaal — that is the evening of 6 November. Some panchangs still list morning shopping windows on 7 Nov, but the main festival evening is the 6th (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026; Economic Times, updated 5 Nov 2026).
Diwali week 2026 (common calendar)
| Day | Festival |
|---|---|
| Fri 6 Nov | Dhanteras |
| Sat 7 Nov | Naraka Chaturdashi / Choti Diwali |
| Sun 8 Nov | Diwali / Lakshmi Puja |
| Mon 9 Nov | Govardhan Puja |
| Tue 10 Nov | Bhai Dooj |
Sources: Economic Times, updated 5 Nov 2026; Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026.
What the festival marks
Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi) opens the five-day Diwali stretch. Tradition links it to Samudra Manthan and Lord Dhanvantari (health / Ayurveda), and evening worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera (wealth). Also observed as Dhanvantari Jayanti (Economic Times, updated 5 Nov 2026; CNBC-TV18).
Evening puja muhurat (city-specific)
New Delhi: Pradosh + Vrishabha lagna overlap 6:02 pm – 7:57 pm IST on 6 Nov 2026; Pradosh Kaal about 5:33–8:09 pm. Delhi Yama Deepam window about 5:33–6:51 pm (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026; also cited by CNBC-TV18).
| City | Evening puja window (6 Nov 2026, local) |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 6:35–8:35 pm |
| Bengaluru | 6:25–8:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 6:15–8:13 pm |
| Chennai | 6:14–8:10 pm |
| Kolkata | 5:28–7:26 pm |
| Pune | 6:32–8:31 pm |
Source: Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026. Sunset and lagna shift by city — check your own panchang before you light the lamp or start puja.
Practical shopping notes (honest)
- Buying gold is not compulsory. A utensil, diya, or small silver coin is enough for many families (Economic Times; Times of India / etimes, Nov 2026).
- Common purchases: gold/silver (coins or jewellery), utensils, diyas, a broom in some regions.
- Lists of what not to buy (iron, sharp objects, empty vessels) are regional customs, not universal rules (Economic Times; Times of India / etimes, Nov 2026; CNBC-TV18).
- If you do buy gold jewellery: compare making charges; keep the invoice; look for the BIS hallmark and the six-character HUID; verify with the official BIS CARE app (BIS hallmarking FAQs; BIS apps).
- Follow your own city's panchang — sunset and lagna shift the muhurat.
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FAQ
- When is Dhanteras 2026?
- Friday, 6 November 2026. Evening puja follows Trayodashi in Pradosh Kaal that day, even though Trayodashi runs into the morning of 7 November (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026; Economic Times, updated 5 Nov 2026).
- What is the Delhi Dhanteras puja muhurat on 6 Nov 2026?
- About 6:02 pm – 7:57 pm IST (Pradosh + Vrishabha lagna overlap). Pradosh Kaal about 5:33–8:09 pm; Yama Deepam about 5:33–6:51 pm (Drik Panchang, accessed 6 Nov 2026).
- Do I have to buy gold on Dhanteras?
- No. Gold buying is a custom, not a must. A utensil, diya, or small silver coin is enough for many families. If you buy jewellery, check BIS hallmark and HUID via the BIS CARE app.
- Why do city puja times differ?
- Sunset and Vrishabha lagna shift by location, so the Pradosh overlap window moves. Use your city's panchang, not only the Delhi times.
Sources
- Drik Panchang — Dhanteras 2026 puja timings (New Delhi and other cities), Trayodashi, Pradosh/Vrishabha, Yama Deepam (accessed 6 Nov 2026)
- Economic Times — "Dhanteras 2026 Date: November 6…" (updated 5 Nov 2026)
- Economic Times — Dhanteras 2026 what to buy and avoid (customs vary)
- Times of India / etimes — what to buy, what to skip (Nov 2026)
- Bureau of Indian Standards — hallmarking FAQs (BIS hallmark / HUID)
- Bureau of Indian Standards — BIS apps (including BIS CARE)
- CNBC-TV18 — Dhanteras 2026 what to buy/avoid (cites Drik Panchang Delhi muhurat)