Dhanteras 2025: The day of Dhanteras is considered the beginning of Diwali. The day of Dhanteras is considered a symbol of wealth, health and good fortune. In the year 2025, Dhanteras will be celebrated tomorrow, Saturday, 18 October. On this day people buy gold, silver, utensils or other valuable items as it is considered a day of auspicious investment and blessings of Lakshmi. Today, on October 17, a day before Dhanteras, a fall in the prices of gold and silver has been recorded. Before Dhanteras, silver has declined by about Rs 4,000 per kg.
Silver price in big cities of the country
The price of silver in Delhi is Rs 1,85,000 per kg and in Chennai it is Rs 2,03,000 per kg. There is a difference of about Rs 18,000 between the two cities. This fall in prices before the festival is being considered as a good buying opportunity because it will definitely give some relief to the people while buying silver on the day of Dhanteras.
Why is Dhanteras celebrated?
According to religious belief, on the day of Dhanteras, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar pot. He is considered the god of Ayurveda and health. Goddess Lakshmi also appeared on this day. Therefore, shopping on this day is not considered just a financial transaction but a means of obtaining the blessings of Gods and Goddesses. People believe that anything bought on this day brings lasting prosperity and auspicious energy to the house.
When is the auspicious time to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras?
According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi date of Dhanteras will start from noon on 18th October and will continue till the afternoon of 19th October. But the most auspicious time for shopping and puja is during Pradosh Kaal, which will be from 5:48 pm to 8:19 pm.
In this period, the time of Vrishabha Lagna is considered the most auspicious from 7:15 pm to 9:11 pm. Meanwhile, the Muhurat of Lakshmi Puja is from 7:15 pm to 8:19 pm. Worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari at this time is considered especially fruitful.
Shopping is most auspicious during Amrit Kaal
It will also be an auspicious time for those who want to shop in the morning. Amrit Kaal, which is considered extremely auspicious, will last from 8:50 am to 10:33 am on October 18. Buying gold, silver or other precious items during this period is considered a symbol of prosperity and good luck in the long run.
Rate of 1 kg silver – Thursday 16 October 2015