With the arrival of Diwali, individuals queue up to purchase gold and other items as a traditional practise during the festival. Purchasing gold is of immense significance during Diwali. It symbolises wealth, good fortune and prosperity. Often seen as an auspicious investment for financial security and future wealth, devotees look to special muhurat to make a purchase. Diwali 2024 starts on October 28, and Dhanteras falls on October 29. Dhanteras is considered as an auspicious time to buy gold during Diwali week, marking a prosperous beginning. So, when should you buy gold during Diwali 2024 week? In this article, we bring you Dhanteras gold buying time, gold buying shubh muhurat for Diwali, pushya nakshatra, Dhantrayodashi auspicious timings, gold purchase muhurat and other details to celebrate Shubh Deepawali.

Dhanteras 2024 Date During Diwali Week

Diwali 2024 starts on October 28 with Govatsa Dwadash or Vasu Baras. The next day, October 29, is Dhanteras, when devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and the day is considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold, silver and other items to welcome prosperity and good fortune into the home. Choti Diwali 2024 falls on October 31, followed by Badi Diwali on November 1.

Dhanteras 2024 Gold Buying Time: Shubh Muhurat and Pushya Nakshatra

Pushya Nakshatra represents individual growth, wealth, auspiciousness, prosperity and spiritual development. According to Drikpanchang, Pushya Nakshatra to buy Gold on October 23 begins at 06:15 AM and ends at 06:35 AM on October 24. The Pushya Nakshatra continues till October 25 with muhurat ranging from 06:35 AM to 08:02 AM, 10:55 AM to 03:15 PM, 04:42 PM to 06:09 PM, 06:09 PM to 09:16 PM and 12:22 AM to 01:56 AM.

The Dhantrayodashi muhurat to buy gold on October 29 starts from 10:31 AM and ends at 06:38 AM on October 30. The muhurat ranges from 10:31 AM to 01:48 PM, 03:14 PM to 04:40 PM, 07:40 PM to 09:14 PM and 10:48 PM to 03:30 AM. The Dhanteras muhurat to purchase gold on October 30 begins from 06:38 AM to 01:15 AM with muhurat ranging from 10:56 AM to 12:22 PM and 06:38 AM to 09:30 AM.

The ritual of buying gold during the festival of Diwali is considered equivalent to inviting Goddess Lakshmi at home, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Apart from jewellery, devotees prefer gold coins during the festival. The newly purchased gold is used during Lakshmi Puja on Diwali week to seek the goddess' blessings for a prosperous future. Devotees refer to auspicious timings and muhurat to purchase gold during Diwali. Pushya Nakshatra and Dhanteras are considered the two most auspicious days for purchasing gold. Pushya Nakshatra is associated with being the birth star of Goddess Lakshmi, making it a highly auspicious muhurat for buying gold and other items for Diwali.

Many believe that buying gold on Dhanteras brings financial growth and good fortune throughout the year. In addition, jewellers often offer special discounts and deals on the occasion of Dhanteras, making it a favourable time to make the purchase. With traditional beliefs and market-driven offers, Dhanteras is considered a significant time for devotees to invest in gold, ensuring both spiritual and financial benefits.

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