
Dhanteras 2026: City-Wise Auspicious Timings for Buying Gold and Silver
What Happened?
Dhanteras is celebrated on November 6, 2026, with rituals involving the purchase of gold and silver. City-wise auspicious timings for shopping are provided.
Key points
- Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi tithi of Kartik Krishna Paksha.
- Purchasing gold and silver is believed to bring wealth and blessings.
- Auspicious timings for major cities include: Pune (6:32 PM to 8:31 PM), New Delhi (6:02 PM to 7:57 PM), and Mumbai (6:35 PM to 8:35 PM).
- Pradosh Kaal for puja is from 5:59 PM to 8:26 PM.
- The day is also associated with the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari.
Key insights
- The purchase of gold and silver on Dhanteras could influence market demand for these metals.
- Celebrating Dhanteras reinforces cultural values around wealth and prosperity in Indian society.
- The timing of purchases during auspicious muhurats may lead to increased participation in rituals.
Why it matters
The festival encourages traditional practices of wealth accumulation and spiritual observance.
Source
Times Now

