Dhanteras 2025 muhurat: Best time to buy gold and silver for prosperity

New Delhi: The festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, a celebration of light, prosperity, and new beginnings. Derived from Dhan (wealth) and Teras (thirteenth day), it falls on the Trayodashi Tithi of Kartik’s Krishna Paksha. 

Traditionally, buying gold, silver, or other valuables on this day is believed to invite divine prosperity, making the correct muhurat (auspicious time) essential to align with the cosmic energies of wealth and luck.

If you are planning to buy gold or silver this Dhanteras, knowing the exact shubh muhurat can help you make the most auspicious start to your festive season.

Dhanteras 2025 is being celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025. According to the Hindu Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi began at 12:18 PM today and will end at 1:51 PM on October 19. The Pradosh Kaal (5:48 PM to 8:19 PM) and Vrishabha Kaal (7:15 PM to 9:11 PM) this evening are the most auspicious periods for performing Dhanteras Puja and purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils.

The most auspicious period to buy gold or silver on Dhanteras starts from 12:18 PM on October 18 and continues till 6:24 AM on October 19.

Below are the detailed Choghadiya timings that overlap with Dhantrayodashi for your convenience:

October 18, 2025 – Saturday

October 19, 2025 – Sunday

If you miss the evening window on October 18, you can still make your purchase during these auspicious morning hours on October 19, before the Trayodashi Tithi ends.

Dhanteras is more than a day of shopping—it is rooted in faith and symbolism. Buying gold or silver represents welcoming divine wealth into one’s home. 

It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi visits clean, well-lit homes on this day to bless them with prosperity. Gold and silver symbolize lasting fortune and stability, while purchasing them on Dhanteras is said to please Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. 

Many people buy coins, ornaments, or silver utensils and perform a short puja before keeping them safely in their homes.

According to Hindu mythology, Dhanteras commemorates the story of Lord Dhanvantari, the divine physician who emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan (the churning of the cosmic ocean) carrying a pot of Amrit, the nectar of immortality. This event symbolizes health, wealth, and rejuvenation—key aspects that Dhanteras represents.

Hence, this day is not only about acquiring material wealth but also about welcoming well-being, good health, and spiritual balance into one’s life.

1. Buy Hallmarked Jewellery or Coins: Always ensure the gold or silver you purchase is BIS-hallmarked for purity and authenticity.

2. Prefer Gold Coins with Lakshmi or Kuber Engravings: Coins with sacred engravings are considered more auspicious and are often kept in the puja room.

3. Avoid Buying on Rahu Kaal: Check your local Panchang for Rahu Kaal timings and avoid transactions during that period.

4. Perform a Short Puja Before Storage: Offer flowers and incense to your new purchase before keeping it in the locker or puja room.

5. Clean and Decorate the Entrance: Since Goddess Lakshmi is believed to enter clean and bright homes, make sure your entrance is well-lit with diyas..

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Dhanteras 2025 is not just a date on the calendar—it is a day of faith, gratitude, and hope. Whether you buy a small silver coin, a piece of jewellery, or a gold ornament, what truly matters is the intention behind it. As diyas light up your home and the scent of incense fills the air, may your heart be full of joy, your home be filled with light, and your year ahead be prosperous.

Wishing you a very Happy Dhanteras and a sparkling Diwali 2025.