📷 Image: Wikimedia Commons / Blessings always777
Astrology
Dhanteras 2026: Exact Muhurat for Buying Gold, Silver and Auspicious Items Revealed
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 08:16 AM
👁 16
Today’s Dhanteras marks the traditional buying of gold, silver and other auspicious items. Astrologers have announced the muhurat for puja and purchases, guiding shoppers on the optimal time to shop.
Patna, November 6 (Amar Ujala) – Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festivities, is observed today across India. As per long‑standing tradition, households and retailers open their accounts for gold, silver and other items considered auspicious for prosperity.
Astrologers consulted by the newspaper have released the specific muhurat for today’s puja and for making purchases. The timing is intended to align with planetary positions deemed favorable for wealth accumulation, and shoppers are advised to commence buying within this window.
In addition to precious metals, many people also buy brooms, mirrors and other household items that are believed to usher in good luck. Retailers in markets from Patna to Delhi report a surge in footfall as buyers seek to take advantage of the auspicious period.
While the exact start and end times of the muhurat vary by regional calculations, the consensus among experts is that the early hours of the day are most propitious. Consumers are encouraged to verify the precise timing with local priests or trusted astrologers before finalising transactions.
The day’s rituals and purchases are expected to set a positive tone for the upcoming Diwali celebrations, reinforcing the cultural belief that buying gold and silver on Dhanteras brings long‑term financial well‑being.
Astrologers consulted by the newspaper have released the specific muhurat for today’s puja and for making purchases. The timing is intended to align with planetary positions deemed favorable for wealth accumulation, and shoppers are advised to commence buying within this window.
In addition to precious metals, many people also buy brooms, mirrors and other household items that are believed to usher in good luck. Retailers in markets from Patna to Delhi report a surge in footfall as buyers seek to take advantage of the auspicious period.
While the exact start and end times of the muhurat vary by regional calculations, the consensus among experts is that the early hours of the day are most propitious. Consumers are encouraged to verify the precise timing with local priests or trusted astrologers before finalising transactions.
The day’s rituals and purchases are expected to set a positive tone for the upcoming Diwali celebrations, reinforcing the cultural belief that buying gold and silver on Dhanteras brings long‑term financial well‑being.