It is the brightest time of the year when everything and everyone around us is happy. After Dussehra, when the good kills the evil, the celebrations commence from Dhanteras, one of the most auspicious days of the Hindu year. Dhanteras, marking the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, is considered an auspicious time for purchasing precious metals, particularly gold and silver. In 2024, the festival’s Shubh Muhurat for buying gold is highly anticipated, as many view this purchase as a way to invite prosperity and good fortune. Additionally, Dhanteras often sees fluctuations in gold prices, and people look forward to the ceremonial significance and potential investment opportunities during this period.
When Is Dhanteras 2024?
Dhantera 2024 will be celebrated this year on October 29, marking the start of the celebrations. On this day, followers honour Lord Kuber, the caretaker of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the Hindu god of Ayurveda, health, and healing. Many followers also pray to Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras for money and success.
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Dhanteras 2024: Best Time To Buy Gold, Silver
Dhantrayodashi Muhurat AKA the best time to buy gold and silver in most cities is as follows-
- Mumbai: 7:04 p.m. to 8:37 p.m.
- Pune: 7:01 p.m. to 8:33 p.m.
- Delhi: 6:31 p.m. to 8:13 p.m.
- Bengaluru: 6:55 p.m. to 8:22 p.m.
- Kolkata: 5:57 p.m. to 7:33 p.m.
- Chennai: 6:44 p.m. to 8:11 p.m.
- Hyderabad: 6:45 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
- Jaipur: 6:40 p.m. to 8:20 p.m.
- Noida: 6:31 p.m. to 8:12 p.m.
- Ahmedabad: 6:59 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
- Chandigarh: 6:29 p.m. to 8:35 p.m.
Dhanteras 2024: Gold Prices
This year ahead of Dhanteras, the price of gold in India was Rs 80,000 per 10-gram mark. On October 28, the price of 24-carat gold stood at Rs 79,800 per 10 kilos, while the cost of 22-carat gold was Rs 73,150 per 10 grams. The Bullions Association said that spot prices for silver reached Rs 97,520 per kilogram.
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