Dhanteras Shopping Muhurat: The most auspicious time to buy gold, silver and utensils on Dhanteras, know the best time to shop?

Dhanteras Shopping Muhurat 2026: The five-day grand festival of Diwali begins on Dhanteras on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha (Dark Fortnight) of the month of Kartik. In the traditional tradition, Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera, the god of wealth, are worshipped on this day. In addition, buying gold, silver, brass utensils, vehicles and land on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious and prosperous.

Drik Panchang, Dhanteras in 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, 6th November, 2026.

Dhanteras 2026: Date and auspicious time for worship

Thirteenth Tithi Starts: November 6, 2026, 10:00 AM 30
Teras Tithi Ends: November 7, 2026, 10:47
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 5:50 PM to 7:47 PM
Total Duration: 1 Hour 56 Minutes
Pradosh Kaal: 5:20 PM to 7:56 PM
Taurus Kaal (Fixed Marriage): 5:50 PM to 7:47 PM
Yam Deepam: Friday, November 6, 2026

Dhanteras Shopping Muhurat 2026: Best time to shop

Trayodashi Tithi on Dhanteras starts at 10:30 am on November 6, so the shopping should start at 10:30 am. According to astrology calculations, this time will be most fruitful for shopping:

Shrestha Muhurat (Pradosh and Stable Marriage)

Time: 5:50 p.m. to 7:47 p.m

Significance: Buying gold and silver jewellery, Lakshmi-Ganesh coins and new utensils during the Pradosh period and a stable marriage (Taurus Kaala) is considered to be the most auspicious. It is believed that the property purchased during a stable marriage lasts for a long time.

Day Chaughadiya Muhurat (Vehicles, Electronics & Accounts)
Four, Benefit & Amrit Choghadia: 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Shubh Choghadiya: 2:50 PM to 4:15 PM
Eligible Items: Two-Wheeler/Four-Wheeler, Property Registration, Machinery, Electronics and Household Items.

Lucky time of night

timings: 9:00 pm to 10:30
Importance: Those who cannot shop in the evening can buy metal items and brooms during this time.

What is the most auspicious purchase on Dhanteras?

Gold and Silver: Gold jewellery or silver coins as a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi.

Brass and Copper utensils: According to mythology, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a brass vessel filled with nectar during the churning of the ocean.

Savoori: The broom is considered to be a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi and helps in removing poverty.

Whole Coriander: Buying whole coriander seeds on Dhanteras and using them for Diwali puja is considered a factor of financial prosperity.

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