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In this sacred series of Indian Sanatan culture, folk faith and festivals, the biggest and most awaited festival of Diwali i.e. ‘Dhanteras 2026’ A grand celebration is being held across the country today. This holy festival dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, Maa Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Kuber, the god of wealth, brings happiness, peace, prosperity and immense blessings to every home. According to religious and astrological beliefs, buying new items, utensils, and especially gold & silver on this auspicious occasion of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious and fruitful. According to Panchang experts, this year there is a long and extremely auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras. Since there is a difference in the time of sunrise and sunset in different parts of the country, the auspicious time of every city also varies slightly. Let us know in detail what is the most accurate and best time to buy gold and silver in your city today.
Dhanteras 2026: Know the main shopping calendar and total period
According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month has started from 10.30 am on November 6, and it will end at 6.37 am on November 7. Thus, devotees are getting a very long and wide window from early morning till dawn the next day for shopping on Dhanteras this year.
Talking from the classical point of view, gold, silver and other essential items can be purchased any time during the entire day of Dhanteras. However, shopping during Pradosh Kaal and ‘Sthira Vrishabha Lagna’ in the evening is considered best, because the items purchased in Sthira Lagna stay longer in the house and keep the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi stable. Let us take a look at those special evening hours according to the major cities of the country, which are considered best for shopping.
Auspicious times for shopping in major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Patna and Lucknow
Keeping in mind the local time and sunset position of each city, the auspicious time for worship and shopping on the evening of Dhanteras will be as follows:
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New Delhi: From 6:02 pm to 7:57 pm
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Mumbai: 6:35 pm to 8:35 pm
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Patna: 5:36 pm to 7:33 pm
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Lucknow: From 5:50 pm to 7:47 pm
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Kanpur: 5:53 pm to 7:50 pm
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Gurugram: 6:03 pm to 7:59 pm
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Noida: 6:01 pm to 7:57 pm
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Jaipur: 6:11 pm to 8:07 pm
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Udaipur: From 5:45 pm to 7:42 pm
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Bhopal: From 5:45 pm to 7:42 pm
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Varanasi: From 5:45 pm to 7:42 pm
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Indore: From 5:45 pm to 7:42 pm
Why is buying gold and silver considered so special and auspicious on Dhanteras?
In Sanatan tradition, bringing precious metals home on the day of Dhanteras is not just a tradition, but there are deep religious and spiritual beliefs behind it. It is believed that on this day, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a pot of nectar in his hands. Since Kalash is considered a symbol of metal, buying metal on this day is considered extremely auspicious.
Whether you buy gold jewellery, a new silver coin, or bring home new brass and copper utensils, all these items are considered a medium to receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Even if your budget is not very big, you can still follow this tradition by buying a small silver coin or any useful utensil as per your faith and capacity. Keeping in mind the auspicious time of your city, go shopping with your family today and pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari for happiness, prosperity and good health in your family.