Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in Shimla. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 5:58–7:53 PM. Times are for Shimla’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Shimla
| City | Puja muhurat | vs Shimla |
|---|---|---|
| Shimla | 5:58–7:53 PM | — |
| Chandigarh 56 km | 6:01–7:55 PM | 3 min later |
| Dehradun 120 km | 5:56–7:51 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Ludhiana 127 km | 6:04–7:58 PM | 6 min later |
| Rishikesh 154 km | 5:56–7:51 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Haridwar 160 km | 5:57–7:51 PM | 1 min earlier |
| Amritsar 226 km | 6:06–8:01 PM | 8 min later |
| Meerut 241 km | 6:00–7:56 PM | 2 min later |
| Ghaziabad 272 km | 6:02–7:57 PM | 4 min later |
| New Delhi 277 km | 6:03–7:58 PM | 5 min later |
| Jammu 283 km | 6:04–7:58 PM | 6 min later |
Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Shimla
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 2026Shimla
| Muhurat | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 10:32–10:44 AM | Amrit Vaar Vela |
| Afternoon | 12:05–1:26 PM | Shubh |
| Afternoon | 4:08–5:29 PM | Char |
| Night | 8:47–10:26 PM | Labh Kaal Ratri |
| Night | 12:05–5:02 AM7 November | Shubh 12:05–1:44 AMAmrit 1:44–3:23 AMChar 3:23–5:02 AM |
| Morning | 8:02–9:23 AM7 November | Shubh |
Trayodashi: 10:32 AM, 6 November to 10:49 AM, 7 November (Shimla). 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 Shimla?
In Shimla, dhanteras puja muhurat is at 5:58–7:53 PM (Friday, 6 November 2026).
When is the Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Shimla?
In Shimla, the good choghadiya muhurats of Dhanteras (Friday, 6 November 2026) while Trayodashi lasts are: morning (Amrit) 10:32–10:44 AM, afternoon (Shubh) 12:05–1:26 PM, afternoon (Char) 4:08–5:29 PM, night (Labh) 8:47–10:26 PM, night (Shubh, Amrit, Char) 12:05–5:02 AM (7 November) and morning (Shubh) 8:02–9:23 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 Shimla?
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 Shimla different from Delhi?
Yes. In Shimla dhanteras puja muhurat is at 5:58–7:53 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:03–7:58 PM (5 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 Shimla (31.10° N, 77.17° 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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