Dhanteras (Dhanatrayodashi) is on Friday, 6 November 2026 in Tirupati. Dhanteras puja muhurat: 6:18–8:13 PM. Times are for Tirupati’s sunrise, sunset and moon, in Indian Standard Time.
In cities near Tirupati
| City | Puja muhurat | vs Tirupati |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati | 6:18–8:13 PM | — |
| Chennai 110 km | 6:15–8:10 PM | 3 min earlier |
| Bengaluru 211 km | 6:26–8:20 PM | 8 min later |
| Mysuru 336 km | 6:31–8:25 PM | 13 min later |
| Coimbatore 395 km | 6:31–8:24 PM | 13 min later |
| Hyderabad 429 km | 6:16–8:13 PM | 2 min earlier |
| Madurai 435 km | 6:28–8:20 PM | 10 min later |
| Kochi 535 km | 6:36–8:28 PM | 18 min later |
| Visakhapatnam 607 km | 5:57–7:54 PM | 21 min earlier |
| Thiruvananthapuram 629 km | 6:35–8:26 PM | 17 min later |
| Panaji 636 km | 6:37–8:34 PM | 19 min later |
Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Tirupati
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 2026Tirupati
| Muhurat | Time | Choghadiya |
|---|---|---|
| Afternoon | 11:56 AM–1:23 PM | Shubh |
| Afternoon | 4:17–5:44 PM | Char |
| Night | 8:50–10:23 PM | Labh Kaal Ratri |
| Night | 11:56 PM–4:35 AM7 November | Shubh 11:56 PM–1:29 AMAmrit 1:29–3:02 AMChar 3:02–4:35 AM |
| Morning | 7:35–9:02 AM7 November | Shubh |
Trayodashi: 10:32 AM, 6 November to 10:49 AM, 7 November (Tirupati). 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 Tirupati?
In Tirupati, dhanteras puja muhurat is at 6:18–8:13 PM (Friday, 6 November 2026).
When is the Dhanteras 2026 choghadiya muhurat for purchases in Tirupati?
In Tirupati, the good choghadiya muhurats of Dhanteras (Friday, 6 November 2026) while Trayodashi lasts are: afternoon (Shubh) 11:56 AM–1:23 PM, afternoon (Char) 4:17–5:44 PM, night (Labh) 8:50–10:23 PM, night (Shubh, Amrit, Char) 11:56 PM–4:35 AM (7 November) and morning (Shubh) 7:35–9:02 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 Tirupati?
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 Tirupati different from Delhi?
Yes. In Tirupati dhanteras puja muhurat is at 6:18–8:13 PM, while in New Delhi it is at 6:03–7:58 PM (15 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 Tirupati (13.63° N, 79.42° 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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