Dhanteras 2024 Date: When is Dhanteras - October 29 or October 31? Check City-wise Best Time to Buy Gold

Dhanteras 2024 Date

Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, is a celebration of prosperity and health dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health. Traditionally, families welcome wealth and good fortune by purchasing gold, silver, and other valuables, symbolizing prosperity for the year ahead.

Dhanteras 2024 Date and Time

The Dhanteras Puja Muhurat, ideal for rituals and worship, is scheduled from 7:00 PM to 8:49 PM, providing an hour and 50 minutes of divine energy for prayers and offerings. During this period, devotees can also observe Yama Deepam, a ritual dedicated to lighting a diya for Yama, the god of death, to seek protection and blessings.

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For those planning their purchases, the Pradosh Kaal (6:12 PM to 8:53 PM) and Vrishabha Kaal (7:00 PM to 8:49 PM) are considered ideal times to buy gold and silver, with Trayodashi Tithi beginning at 1:01 AM on October 29 and ending at 3:45 AM on October 30. According to tradition, making purchases within these specific hours brings good fortune and financial stability.

Dhanteras 2024 City-Wise Muhurat Timings for Gold and Silver Purchases

To make the most of this auspicious day, here’s a quick guide to city-wise Dhanteras timings for October 29:

* New Delhi: 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM

* Gurugram: 6:32 PM to 8:14 PM

* Noida: 6:31 PM to 8:12 PM

* Mumbai: 7:04 PM to 8:37 PM

* Pune: 7:01 PM to 8:33 PM

* Chennai: 6:44 PM to 8:11 PM

* Jaipur: 6:40 PM to 8:20 PM

* Hyderabad: 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM

* Chandigarh: 6:29 PM to 8:13 PM

* Kolkata: 5:57 PM to 7:33 PM

* Bengaluru: 6:55 PM to 8:22 PM

* Ahmedabad: 6:59 PM to 8:35 PM

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