Learn why Dhanteras, a day dedicated to prosperity, is celebrated by buying gold and silver. Dive into the traditions and benefits that make this festival an ideal time for valuable investments.

Buying gold on Dhanteras invites the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. If you're planning to purchase gold, check the auspicious time; shopping during this period doubles the benefits.

Dhanteras, marking the start of Diwali, is observed on October 29, 2024, with rituals like cleaning homes, buying gold, and performing puja for wealth

The festival of Dhanteras this year will be celebrated on October 29. As there is a special time or muhurat for puja on Diwali and Dhanteras, there is an auspicious time for buying gold or silver on this occasion.

Dhanteras, celebrated just before Diwali, is considered the ideal time for buying gold and silver, believed to invite wealth and prosperity. Here’s a guide on the best times to make your purchases this year.

In Gurugram, the most auspicious muhurat for purchases is from 6:32 PM to 8:14 PM on October 29. The ideal time to make purchases in Mumbai is from 7:04 PM to 8:37 PM on October 29. Pune’s most favorable muhurat for Dhanteras shopping is 7:01 PM to 8:33 PM on October 29.

In India, purchasing gold and gold ornaments during Dhanteras is seen as auspicious. Purchasing gold or silver on such an auspicious day is considered to bring luck and prosperity. Diwali, also called as Deepavali festivities begin on Dhanteras and extends for five days.