गणेश
Luxe 999 idol
Ganesha 999
Silver-cladded Ganesha from the Luxe 999 collection. Detailed hand-finishing with a patina that deepens over time. A centrepiece for the Dhanteras puja shelf.
On request
Luxe 999 · silver-cladded
धनतेरस
Silver for Dhanteras. The first lamp of the festival.
Dhanteras opens the five days of Diwali. Tradition asks for new silver on this day — an idol, a candle holder, a puja piece. Every piece here is hallmarked or weight-transparent, and handcrafted in our Delhi NCR studio.
Dhanteras 2026
6 Nov
Friday
Lakshmi Pujan
9 Nov
Monday
Order cutoff
25 Oct
NCR delivery
Silver rate lock
14 days
From quote date
From the studio
Dhanteras collection · 2026
01 · The ritual
धन त्रयोदशी
Why silver, on this day.
Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, emerged from the ocean of milk on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight, carrying the pot of amrita in his hands. That vessel was silver. The tradition of buying silver on Dhanteras remembers that moment — when what was precious was also what healed.
धन
Dhan
Wealth
Not just money — dhana in the Vedic sense means all forms of abundance. Gold for stored value, silver for daily auspiciousness.
त्रयोदशी
Trayodashi
The thirteenth day
The thirteenth tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik. Astronomy fixes the muhurat; tradition fixes what you bring home.
पूजन
Pujan
The offering
Silver is placed on the puja thali before Lakshmi is invoked. It is both the offering and the vessel that holds it.
02 · The piecesचार वस्तुएँ
Four essentials for the thali.
शंख
Silver-plated religious
Ganesha Shankh with Stand
A silver-plated Ganesha seated on a shankh with a sturdy stand. Sized for the home mandir shelf — a blessing piece that anchors the Dhanteras thali.
On request
Silver-plated · with stand
दीप
Silver-plated candle holder
Mor Chandni Candle Holder
A peacock-motif candle holder in silver-plated brass, polished by hand. Lights the threshold on Dhanteras evening — steady, luminous, made to last.
On request
Silver-plated · candle holder
लक्ष्मी
Luxe 999 idol
Shree Lakshmi Ji 999
Silver-cladded Lakshmi Ji from the Luxe 999 range. Hand-finished with fine detail work. Placed on the puja thali on Dhanteras to welcome abundance into the home.
On request
Luxe 999 · silver-cladded
03 · More picks
चयन
Choosing a Dhanteras piece.
From the Luxe 999 silver-cladded collection to our silver-plated religious range, every piece is priced transparently. Quotes lock for 14 days from confirmation.
Ganesha 999
Luxe 999 idol · centrepiece for the Dhanteras puja shelf
On request
Shree Lakshmi Ji 999
Luxe 999 idol · silver-cladded · for the home mandir
On request
Laddu Gopala Jhula 999
Luxe 999 · silver-cladded Krishna on a jhula · heirloom gifting
On request
Shraddha Puja Thaal
Silver-plated puja thaal · the anchor piece for every Dhanteras ritual
On request
04 · The day, hour by hourविधि
From dawn to diya.
प्रातः
6 – 9 am
Snaan & setup
Cleanse the silver with raw milk and turmeric water. Arrange the puja thaal with akshat, fresh flowers and a candle holder.
मध्याह्न
11 am – 1 pm
Purchase muhurat
Tradition favours late morning for buying silver. Place new pieces on red cloth facing east until evening puja.
सायंकाल
4 – 6 pm
Diya preparation
Place candle holders at the threshold and the mandir. Prepare five wicks. Light the first one before sunset.
प्रदोष
6.30 – 8 pm
Lakshmi puja
Place the silver idols on the puja thaal. Offer sweets and flowers with the right hand. Chant the Lakshmi Ashtottara. Distribute prasad.
05 · A family story
“My grandmother bought silver every Dhanteras without fail — even in the years we couldn't afford much. A single piece. She said the metal remembers the intention. I still have her first piece. It weighs almost nothing. It holds everything.”
S
Sunita Devi Agarwal
Three generations · Chandni Chowk
06 · Care
Keeping silver bright.
Storage
Wrap each piece in acid-free tissue or a soft cotton cloth. Store in an airtight pouch away from moisture. Silica gel sachets help in humid climates.
Cleaning
Wipe with a dry microfibre cloth after puja. For tarnish, use a paste of baking soda and water, rinse in lukewarm water, pat dry immediately.
What to avoid
Never use steel wool or abrasive cleaners. Avoid prolonged contact with perfume, sindoor, or lemon. Chlorine in tap water accelerates tarnish — use filtered water to rinse.
07 · Frequently asked
Everything you need to know before Dhanteras.
Is the silver hallmarked?
Every 999 piece ships with a hallmark stamped by an assaying centre. 925 pieces carry the standard sterling mark. Silver-plated items are stamped SP at the base with weight disclosure on the certificate.
How is pricing tied to the silver rate?
We quote against the day’s IBJA spot price plus making charges. Once you confirm, the quote locks for 14 days. Weight is net silver — packaging is excluded from the calculation.
Can I request a custom piece?
Yes. We can work with you on bespoke pieces from our existing moulds. Custom finishes or inscriptions take 7 additional days. Minimum order is one piece.
What if I want to gift silver to multiple families?
We offer split-dispatch to up to 20 addresses within NCR at no extra cost. Pan-India shipping is available via insured courier — allow 4–7 days. Each piece arrives in its own gift box with a handwritten note.