It is considered auspicious and prosperous to purchase gold, silver, brass utensils, brooms, vehicles and land on Dhanteras
Know auspicious time to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras: The five-day festival of light, Diwali, begins with Dhanteras. The festival falls on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik month also known as Dhantrayodashi. In Sanatan tradition, lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Laxmi and the god of wealth Kubera are worshipped on this day.
It is considered auspicious and prosperous to purchase gold, silver, brass utensils, brooms, vehicles and land on Dhanteras. This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on Friday, 6 November, 2026. Trayodashi Tithi will start on November 6 at 10:30 AM and will end on November 7 at 10:47 am.
According to astrological calculations these times will be most fruitful for shopping:
The best Muhurat (Pradosh and Stable Lagna)
Timings: 05:50 PM to 07:47 PM
Significance: It is considered most auspicious to buy gold-silver ornaments, Lakshmi-Ganesh coins and new utensils during Pradosh Kaal and Stable Lagna (Taurus Kaal). It is believed that property bought during stable lagna lasts for a long time.
Chaugharia Muhurta of the Day (Vehicles, Electronics and Accounting)
Chara, Labh and Amrut Ka Chaugharia: 10:30 AM to 01:30 PM
Shubh Chaugharia: 02:50 PM to 04:15 PM
Eligible Items: Two Wheeler/Four Wheeler, Registry of Property, Machinery, Electronics and Household Appliances.
Night Time
Timings: 09:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Significance: Those are unable to shop in the evening can buy metal objects and brooms at this time.
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