Dhanteras 2024: Due to differences in the Panchang, there has been some confusion regarding Dhanteras this year. However, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 29, 2024, as an auspicious time for shopping and worship will be available from morning until late night. Traditionally, gold, silver, and utensils are purchased on this day.
In the evening, during the Pradosh period, prayers are offered to Lord Dhanvantari, along with Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi. To ensure prosperity in the family and receive the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, gold is purchased during the auspicious time on Dhanteras. Here are the auspicious timings for buying gold on Dhanteras 2024.
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Auspicious Time To Buy Gold On Dhanteras 2024
On Dhanteras, the auspicious time for buying gold will be from 10:31 AM on October 29 (Tuesday) to 6:32 AM on October 30. You will have a favourable window of 20 hours and 1 minute to make your purchases.
On Dhanteras, people buy gold, silver, jewellery, vehicles, houses, and shops. Additionally, items like brooms, brass utensils, electronic goods, and coriander are also purchased. Buying silver coins and idols of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi is considered auspicious as well.
The Significance Of Shopping During Tripushkar Yoga On Dhanteras
This year, Dhanteras will witness the formation of the Tripushkar Yoga, which is believed to yield triple benefits for any endeavours undertaken during this time. For instance, if you make purchases of auspicious items, you can expect threefold growth, and starting a business during this period may also lead to tripling your profits.
Tripushkar Yoga Timings:
Morning: 6:31 AM to 10:31 AM
Why Do People Buy Gold On Dhanteras?
There is a belief associated with Dhanteras that purchasing any kind of metal on the day of Dhantrayodashi is considered a symbol of good fortune. Gold is seen as a representation of Goddess Lakshmi. Buying gold on Dhanteras brings prosperity to the home, ensuring that Lakshmi resides permanently within it. Since gold can be quite expensive, you may also consider buying barley on this occasion.
Barley is also regarded as a symbol of wealth and is considered comparable to gold. On this day, you can bring barley into your home. Set aside a portion to plant in your garden or pots and take care of it. The remaining barley can be stored for later use in rituals or worship. This practice is believed to invite significant prosperity into your home.
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