Festive Guide · Diwali 2026
Dhanteras is the day Indian homes buy something new, light a lamp, and ask for a year of barkat. If you're picking up silver this year, here's what to buy, how to do the puja, and which pooja pieces are worth a place in your mandir.
Puja is done in the evening during Pradosh Kaal, after sunset. Exact timings shift by city, so check your local panchang before you sit down.
What is Dhanteras, really?
"Dhan" means wealth. "Teras" is the 13th day of the lunar fortnight. Together they mark the first day of the five-day Diwali festival.
Three deities are worshipped today. Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, Lord Kuber for the safekeeping of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician, for health. Dhanteras is also remembered for the story of Hima, who piled coins and lit lamps at her door all night so that Yama could not enter. That's why lamps and metal go hand in hand on this day.
Why silver on Dhanteras
The old rule is simple: bring home something new and metal. Gold gets the headlines, but silver is the one most families actually buy, because it works at every budget and it's used in the puja itself.
Silver is traditionally seen as a pure and cooling metal, which is why it has always been chosen for diyas, idols, and puja thalis. Pure 925 silver also doesn't need replacing. A piece bought this Dhanteras can sit in your mandir for decades and move to the next generation.
New to the difference between 925 and other silver? Read our 92.5 silver purity guide before you buy.
The silver pooja items to bring home this Dhanteras
Our full range lives in the silver pooja articles collection. These are the pieces that suit Dhanteras and Diwali best.
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Laxmi Ganesh Idol in 92.5 Sterling Silver
The classic Dhanteras and Diwali purchase. The pair you worship on Lakshmi Puja night. -
Silver Lakshmi Charan Paduka
The goddess's footprints, placed at the entrance or in the mandir to welcome her in. -
925 Silver Diya for Home Temple
No Dhanteras evening is complete without a lit diya. This one comes out every year. -
925 Sterling Silver Meru Shri Yantra
A Shree Yantra associated with wealth and Vastu, popular for the puja room or the office. -
Fine Silver Machhli (Fish) Idol
A Vastu favourite, kept at home or in the shop for good fortune. -
Pure 925 Silver Tulsi Plant for Mandir
A lasting alternative to the live plant, and a thoughtful housewarming or festive gift. -
Pure 925 Silver Sindoor Dani
A meenakari kumkum box for the puja thali. Lovely to gift to the women of the house. -
Pure Silver Chakshumati Eyes
Placed on idols during puja. A small, meaningful add-on. -
Pure Silver Clove (Chandi Laung), Pair
Used for puja, daan, havan, and offerings. Easy to gift. -
Natural Pyrite Pendant in 925 Silver
Pyrite is traditionally linked to wealth and good luck. Wearable, and a good pick for men.
Gold and silver coins for Dhanteras
The most traditional Dhanteras purchase of all. We also sell gold and silver coins, ready to be placed at Lakshmi's feet during puja and kept as a blessing for the year.
To enquire about coins, weights, and availability, call or message us on +91 95408 88690.
Call +91 95408 88690A simple Dhanteras puja at home
You don't need an elaborate setup. This is the version most families follow.
- Clean the house. Especially the mandir and the main entrance. Draw a rangoli at the door.
- Buy something new before or during the puja. A silver item, a coin, or a metal utensil all count.
- Set up the puja area. Place a clean cloth, then your Lakshmi-Ganesh idol, with Kuber and Dhanvantari if you worship them.
- Put the new purchase and your coins at the feet of the deity.
- Light diyas in the evening. Many families light thirteen, with one placed facing south.
- Offer flowers, kumkum, sweets, and finish with aarti.
Customs differ by region and family. Follow what your household or pandit recommends.
Pooja guides worth reading before Diwali
We've written a few guides that pair well with this one. Read them for more on what to buy, how to use it, and how to look after it.
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Silver Pooja Articles: The Complete Guide to Pure 925 Silver Puja Essentials
Everything for your mandir in one place. -
Navratri to Bhai Dooj: Your Festive Silver Guide
The whole festive season, step by step, including what to gift. -
Ganesh Chaturthi: The 10-Day Homecoming of Lord Ganesha
On Ganesh ji, whom you'll worship alongside Lakshmi this week. -
Solah Somvar Vrat: The Pure Silver Pooja Articles Your Shiv Puja Needs
Silver items for Shiv puja. -
Silver Kajrota Buying Guide: Benefits, Uses, How to Choose the Right One
A pooja and gifting essential, and a thoughtful Diwali gift. -
How to Maintain Your Silver Jewellery
Keep your silver bright through Diwali and beyond.
More silver for the festive season
Dhanteras shopping isn't only for the mandir. Silver jewellery is a popular buy too, and makes a gift that lasts. Browse chains, rings, mangalsutra, nazariya, or the newest arrivals.
Every piece is 925 sterling silver certified, with pan-India shipping. Order early so your puja items reach you before 6 November.
Dhanteras 2026 FAQs
When is Dhanteras in 2026?
Friday, 6 November 2026. The puja is done in the evening during Pradosh Kaal.
What should I buy on Dhanteras?
Traditionally gold, silver, coins, or new metal utensils. For the puja, silver Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, diyas, and a Shree Yantra are popular choices.
Is it good to buy silver on Dhanteras?
Yes. Silver is one of the most commonly bought metals on Dhanteras, and it fits most budgets. Many families also use it in the puja itself.
Do you sell gold and silver coins?
Yes. Call or message us on +91 95408 88690 to ask about coins and availability.
How do I keep my silver pooja items from tarnishing?
Wipe them with a soft cloth after use and store them dry. Our silver care guide has the full routine.
Shop before Dhanteras
Explore the full silver pooja range, or talk to us about gold and silver coins.
Shop Pooja Articles Call +91 95408 88690Wishing you and your family a bright, prosperous Dhanteras. Shubh Dhanteras, from all of us at ASG Silver House.
