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Religion
Jaipur Sets Auspicious Shopping and Worship Timings for Dhanteras
✍️ Amar Ujala · Jaipur
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 07:36 AM
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In Jaipur, the auspicious window for shopping on Dhanteras begins at 10:31 a.m. Friday, while the Laxmi-Kuber puja can be performed between 6:11 p.m. and 8:07 p.m.
Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival, is considered highly auspicious for buying new items and performing worship to invite prosperity. In Jaipur, local authorities have released a timetable to guide residents on the best moments for shopping and puja.
According to the schedule, the auspicious shopping period starts at 10:31 a.m. on Friday, allowing shoppers to purchase household goods, jewelry, and other items during the most favorable hours. The Laxmi-Kuber puja, which is traditionally performed to seek blessings for wealth and well‑being, is scheduled from 6:11 p.m. to 8:07 p.m.
The city’s municipal office emphasized that these timings are based on astrological calculations and are intended to help citizens maximize the benefits of the festival. Residents are advised to adhere to the timings and observe proper rituals during the puja.
The announcement comes as Jaipur prepares for a bustling Diwali season, with markets and temples expected to see increased footfall. The city’s officials hope that following the prescribed times will bring prosperity and peace to the community.
According to the schedule, the auspicious shopping period starts at 10:31 a.m. on Friday, allowing shoppers to purchase household goods, jewelry, and other items during the most favorable hours. The Laxmi-Kuber puja, which is traditionally performed to seek blessings for wealth and well‑being, is scheduled from 6:11 p.m. to 8:07 p.m.
The city’s municipal office emphasized that these timings are based on astrological calculations and are intended to help citizens maximize the benefits of the festival. Residents are advised to adhere to the timings and observe proper rituals during the puja.
The announcement comes as Jaipur prepares for a bustling Diwali season, with markets and temples expected to see increased footfall. The city’s officials hope that following the prescribed times will bring prosperity and peace to the community.