Diwali, also called as Deepavali festivities begin on Dhanteras and extends for five days. ‘Teras’ denotes the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha, whilst ‘Dhan’ denotes riches. In India, the first day of Diwali is specifically referred to as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi.
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When is Dhanteras 2024?
The festival of Diwali begins on October 29, 2024, with Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi. Worshiping Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantri, people purchase gold, silver, and other goods in hopes of good fortune.
The auspicious time for Dhanteras puja muhurat in 2024 is between – 06:57 PM to 08:21 PM on October 29, 2024.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat timings
Pradosh Kaal – 05:55 PM to 08:21 PM
Vrishabha Kaal – 06:57 PM to 09:00 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 10:31 AM on Oct 29, 2024
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 01:15 PM on Oct 30, 2024.
Best time to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras
According to Drikpanchang, here are dhantrayodashi muhurat in major cities
- 07:01 PM to 08:33 PM – Pune
- 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM – New Delhi
- 06:44 PM to 08:11 PM – Chennai
- 06:40 PM to 08:20 PM – Jaipur
- 06:45 PM to 08:15 PM – Hyderabad
- 06:32 PM to 08:14 PM – Gurgaon
- 06:29 PM to 08:13 PM – Chandigarh
- 05:57 PM to 07:33 PM – Kolkata
- 07:04 PM to 08:37 PM – Mumbai
- 06:55 PM to 08:22 PM – Bengaluru
- 06:59 PM to 08:35 PM – Ahmedabad
- 06:31 PM to 08:12 PM – Noida
Which things are lucky to purchase on Dhanteras?
In addition to gold and silver, during Dhanteras, people purchase copper, brass, and silver utensils to fill with food or water before entering the house. Lakshmi and Ganesh idols made of clay or metal are regarded as auspicious purchases during Dhanteras. You can purchase equipment, a car, a phone, a laptop, a microwave, a refrigerator, and more on this day.
Dhanteras Puja is also referred to as Dhantrayodashi. Dhanteras Day is also known as Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantri Jayanti, which commemorates the birth anniversary of the Ayurvedic God.