Mon Oct 28 17:07:32 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: Auspicious Muhurat for Prosperity and Good Fortune

Dhanteras, the festival marking the beginning of Diwali, is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) of the Kartik month. This year, Dhanteras falls on **October 29, 2024**.

**Auspicious Muhurat:**

* **Shopping:** 6:31 AM, October 29th to 10:31 AM, October 30th.
* **Gold/Silver Purchase:** 10:31 AM, October 29th to 6:32 AM, October 30th.
* **Vehicle Purchase:** 10:41 AM to 12:05 PM, 12:05 PM to 1:28 PM, and 7:15 PM to 8:51 PM on October 29th.
* **Pooja:** 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM on October 29th.
* **Deepdaan (Lamp Offering):** 5:38 PM to 6:55 PM on October 29th.

**What to buy:**

* **Gold, Silver, Utensils, Jewelry:** Considered particularly auspicious.
* **New Utensils:** Offerings to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity.
* **Brooms, Copper Utensils, Coriander, Salt:** Attracts wealth.

**What to avoid:**

* **Glassware:** Associated with Rahu, an inauspicious planet.
* **Plastic Items:** Not recommended on this auspicious day.
* **Aluminum:** Considered a symbol of misfortune.
* **Sharp Objects, Black Items, Broken Items:** Avoid these purchases.

**Rahukal:**

The inauspicious time period of Rahukal will be from 2:51 PM to 4:15 PM on October 29th. Avoid any purchases during this time.

**Other Important Information:**

* Wearing yellow clothes is considered auspicious on Dhanteras, as it pleases Lord Dhanvantari.
* Offering 13 lamps in the house on Dhanteras is believed to attract wealth and prosperity.
* It is crucial to remember that the auspicious time slots mentioned are based on the Hindu calendar and may vary based on location and specific calculations.

Dhanteras is a time for celebrating prosperity and good fortune. Following the above guidelines will ensure a joyful and prosperous celebration of Dhanteras.

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