New Delhi: Today is Dhanteras. In Hinduism, the festival of Dhanteras is a symbol of wealth, health, happiness, and prosperity. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the Trayodashi date of the month of Kartik which falls two days before the celebration of Diwali.
The five-day-long Diwali festival begins with Dhanteras. The festival of Dhanteras is also known as Dhan Trayodashi and Dhanvantari Jayanti. According to religious beliefs, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a pot full of nectar in his hand. There is a tradition of buying gold and silver coins, jewelry and utensils on the day of Dhanteras.
As per traditions, It is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver and brass items and brooms on the day of Dhanteras. Here are timings on which you should buy Gold, silver, brass or any utensil on Dhanteras.
Auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras
Dhanteras 2024 Shubh Muhurat
Trayodashi Tithi starts – 29 October from 10:31 am
Trayodashi Tithi ends – 30 October 2024 till 01:15 pm
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat – 06:30 pm to 08:12 pm
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat – from 05:37 pm to 08:12 pm
Vrishabha Kaal Muhurat – from 06:30 pm to 08:26 pm
Dhanteras 2024 Gold Buying Timing
Dhanteras Gold-Silver Buying Auspicious Time (Morning) – from 06:31 am to 10:31 am the next day
Dhanteras Gold-Silver Shopping Shubh Muhurat (Evening)- 06:36 to 08:32 PM