Dhanteras, Diwali 2022: Know the significance of buying Gold | Puja timings, wishes

Dhanteras, Diwali 2022: Dhanteras, which marks the first day of Diwali in India, is considered auspicious to buy gold and silver as part of Hindu festivities. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 22.

India is one of the largest consumers of gold and silver in the world. Gold has been traditionally one of the safest modes of investment in India. The purchase of gold as a token boosts the positivity surrounding these festivals. 

Why people buy gold, silver on Dhanteras

Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festivities of Diwali celebrations. The occasion is also called "Dhanatrayodashi" or "Dhanvantari Trayodashi. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped by the devotees. 

Dhanvantari is the Hindu god of medicine and an avatar of Lord Vishnu. He is mentioned in the Puranas as the god of Ayurveda. Devotees pray to Dhanvantari to seek his blessings for sound health for themselves and/or others, especially on Dhanteras or Dhanvantari Trayodashi.

It is also believed that the God Dhanvantri came out with the jar of elixir during the churning of the ocean, when Gods and Demons stirred the Meru mountain. Needless to say, to be blessed by Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi people invest in gold during this auspicious time of the year in order to gain blessings from the lord and prosperity in life in the coming year. 

Dhanteras date and Puja timings 

This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 22. 

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat - 07:01 PM to 08:17 PM
Duration - 01 Hour 16 Mins

Dhanteras 2022 wishes

- May Lord Kuber is always there to bless you with prosperity and success in life…. Wishing you a blessed and Happy Dhanteras.

- May Goddess Lakshmi and Dhan Kuber Maharaj bless the recipient of this message with good health, good wealth and good fortune on the divine occasion of Dhantrayodashi. Shubh Dhanteras!

- Wishing you a season full of festivities and happiness. May you have a Dhanteras full of prayers to Almighty and blessings from Lord Ganesh and Maa Lakshmi

- May this Dhanteras light up new dreams, fresh hopes, undiscovered avenues, different perspectives, Everything bright and beautiful, And fill your days with pleasant surprises and moments. Happy Dhanteras 2022!