Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in Bhagalpur. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 5:30–7:27 PM. Times are for Bhagalpur’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Bhagalpur
| City | Puja muhurat | vs Bhagalpur |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagalpur | 5:30–7:27 PM | — |
| Darbhanga 149 km | 5:32–7:29 PM | 2 min later |
| Dhanbad 170 km | 5:34–7:32 PM | 4 min later |
| Muzaffarpur 189 km | 5:35–7:31 PM | 5 min later |
| Patna 190 km | 5:36–7:33 PM | 6 min later |
| Gaya 206 km | 5:38–7:36 PM | 8 min later |
| Siliguri 217 km | 5:21–7:18 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Ranchi 271 km | 5:39–7:38 PM | 9 min later |
| Jamshedpur 282 km | 5:37–7:35 PM | 7 min later |
| Kolkata 328 km | 5:29–7:27 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Gorakhpur 398 km | 5:41–7:38 PM | 11 min later |
Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Bhagalpur
Buying new utensils, gold and silver on Dhanteras is a folk custom. For buying gold on Dhanteras Drik Panchang gives the good choghadiyas (Amrit, Shubh, Labh and Char) that fall while Trayodashi lasts; those of Friday, 6 November 2026, and of the next morning while Trayodashi still runs, are below. The Dhanteras puja muhurat is set by Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha lagna, given above.
Friday, 6 November 2026Bhagalpur
| Muhurat | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | 11:26 AM–12:49 PM | Shubh |
| Afternoon | 3:35–4:58 PM | Char |
| Night | 8:12–9:49 PM | Labh Kaal Ratri |
| Night | 11:26 PM–4:16 AM7 November | Shubh 11:26 PM–1:03 AMAmrit 1:03–2:40 AMChar 2:40–4:16 AM |
| Morning | 7:16–8:39 AM7 November | Shubh |
Trayodashi: 10:32 AM, 6 November to 10:49 AM, 7 November (Bhagalpur). On ordinary days panchangs advise against starting auspicious work in Vaar Vela, Kaal Vela and Kaal Ratri; Drik Panchang keeps these choghadiyas in its list for this festival, so they are shown here with a mark.
Full panchang for 6 November: all 16 choghadiyas of the day and night · Choghadiya today
Source: Drik Panchang, auspicious time to buy gold on Dhanteras (drikpanchang.com); times from SanatanBodh’s calculation, checked against Drik Panchang for New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Jaipur (within 2 minutes).
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi): puja, story and rules
The full puja method, story, verses and common questions are on the main Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Dhanteras puja muhurat in Bhagalpur?
In Bhagalpur, dhanteras puja muhurat is at 5:30–7:27 PM (Friday, 6 November 2026).
When is the Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Bhagalpur?
In Bhagalpur, the good choghadiya muhurats of Dhanteras (Friday, 6 November 2026) while Trayodashi lasts are: afternoon (Shubh) 11:26 AM–12:49 PM, afternoon (Char) 3:35–4:58 PM, night (Labh) 8:12–9:49 PM, night (Shubh, Amrit, Char) 11:26 PM–4:16 AM (7 November) and morning (Shubh) 7:16–8:39 AM (7 November). Drik Panchang gives these as the auspicious times to buy gold on Dhanteras. The Dhanteras puja itself is done in Pradosh Kaal while Vrishabha lagna rises.
When is Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) 2026 in Bhagalpur?
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) is on Friday, 6 November 2026. Tithi: Kartik Krishna Trayodashi (Purnimanta) · Ashwin Krishna Trayodashi (Amanta). The date is the same across India, but the muhurat and moonrise differ from city to city.
Is the time in Bhagalpur different from Delhi?
Yes. In Bhagalpur dhanteras puja muhurat is at 5:30–7:27 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:03–7:58 PM (33 min later in Delhi). The Sun and Moon rise earlier in eastern cities and later in western ones.
How accurate are these times?
They are calculated astronomically for Bhagalpur (25.24° N, 86.98° E) and agree with Drik Panchang within 1–2 minutes. Clouds, buildings or hills can delay the sight of the Sun or Moon by a few minutes.
Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) in other cities
Sources
- Muhurat, sunrise and moonrise: SanatanBodh panchang calculation (astronomy-engine, Lahiri ayanamsha)
- Rules checked against Drik Panchang, New Delhi 2026
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