Dhanteras 2026: Date, Puja Timings, Traditions, and Buying Guidelines
Dhanteras 2026 will be celebrated on November 6, marking the start of Diwali festivities. The day is considered auspicious for buying gold, silver, utensils, and other valuables to invite wealth and prosperity. Puja muhurat is scheduled in the evening, with regional variations in timings. Traditional beliefs advise against purchasing sharp objects, iron goods, and black-colored items on this day. Prices of gold and silver have recently dropped, making it favorable for buyers. Both 24-carat and 22-carat gold coins are popular for worship, with purity and seller reliability emphasized.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (56/100). Lens Score 28/100.
Outlets measured: economictimes, economictimes, english, economictimes, indiatvnews, indiatvnews, english. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–78/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
english broke this story on 2 Nov, 05:43 am. Other outlets followed.