Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in Rajkot. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:39–8:38 PM. Times are for Rajkot’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Rajkot
| City | Puja muhurat | vs Rajkot |
|---|---|---|
| Rajkot | 6:39–8:38 PM | — |
| Ahmedabad 198 km | 6:31–8:29 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Surat 245 km | 6:33–8:32 PM | 6 min earlier |
| Vadodara 245 km | 6:30–8:28 PM | 9 min earlier |
| Udaipur 390 km | 6:24–8:21 PM | 15 min earlier |
| Nashik 402 km | 6:31–8:30 PM | 8 min earlier |
| Mumbai 419 km | 6:36–8:35 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Jodhpur 492 km | 6:24–8:20 PM | 15 min earlier |
| Ujjain 520 km | 6:18–8:16 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Indore 521 km | 6:18–8:17 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Pune 528 km | 6:33–8:31 PM | 6 min earlier |
Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Rajkot
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 2026Rajkot
| Muhurat | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 10:32–11:06 AM | Amrit Vaar Vela |
| Afternoon | 12:30–1:54 PM | Shubh |
| Afternoon | 4:43–6:07 PM | Char |
| Night | 9:19–10:55 PM | Labh Kaal Ratri |
| Night | 12:31–5:18 AM7 November | Shubh 12:31–2:06 AMAmrit 2:06–3:42 AMChar 3:42–5:18 AM |
| Morning | 8:18–9:42 AM7 November | Shubh |
Trayodashi: 10:32 AM, 6 November to 10:49 AM, 7 November (Rajkot). 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 Rajkot?
In Rajkot, dhanteras puja muhurat is at 6:39–8:38 PM (Friday, 6 November 2026).
When is the Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Rajkot?
In Rajkot, the good choghadiya muhurats of Dhanteras (Friday, 6 November 2026) while Trayodashi lasts are: morning (Amrit) 10:32–11:06 AM, afternoon (Shubh) 12:30–1:54 PM, afternoon (Char) 4:43–6:07 PM, night (Labh) 9:19–10:55 PM, night (Shubh, Amrit, Char) 12:31–5:18 AM (7 November) and morning (Shubh) 8:18–9:42 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 Rajkot?
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 Rajkot different from Delhi?
Yes. In Rajkot dhanteras puja muhurat is at 6:39–8:38 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:03–7:58 PM (36 min earlier 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 Rajkot (22.30° N, 70.80° 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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