Mon Oct 28 13:48:05 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: Auspicious Date & Timings for Shopping Revealed

**New Delhi, [Date]** – Dhanteras, the auspicious festival marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations, will be observed on **October 29, 2024**, according to renowned astrologer Dr. Arvind Mishra. The festival commemorates the emergence of Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of health and medicine, from the churning of the cosmic ocean.

The auspicious ‘Trayodashi’ date begins on Tuesday, October 29th at 10:31 AM and ends on Wednesday, October 30th at 1:15 PM. However, the ‘Pradosh Kaal,’ the most auspicious time for worshipping Lord Dhanvantari, falls on October 29th, making it the definitive date for celebrating Dhanteras.

**Auspicious Timings for Shopping:**

Dr. Mishra has also outlined the best timings for purchasing various items on Dhanteras:

* **Gold:** 10:31 AM – 2:50 PM, 4:16 PM – 6:32 PM, 6:34 PM – 8:31 PM
* **Vehicles:** 12:16 PM – 2:00 PM, 4:55 PM – 6:31 PM, 10:42 PM – 1:13 AM
* **Property (Land, House):** 10:31 AM – 12:16 PM, 2:00 PM – 2:50 PM, 6:31 PM – 10:42 PM
* **Household items (Utensils etc.):** 10:31 AM – 12:16 PM, 4:16 PM – 4:55 PM, 8:28 PM – 10:42 PM

**Note:** The ‘Rahukal’ – an inauspicious time period – is from 2:51 PM to 4:15 PM on October 29th. Shopping should be avoided during this time.

**Worshipping the Deities:**

The most auspicious time to worship Lord Dhanvantari, along with Kubera (the God of wealth) and Goddess Lakshmi (the Goddess of prosperity), is from 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM on October 29th.

With these detailed timings, devotees can ensure a prosperous and auspicious Dhanteras celebration.

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