Dhanteras 2025: People across India are celebrating Dhanteras also known as Dhanatrayodashi on Saturday, October 18, marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. It is a deeply cherished tradition where people buy gold, silver, utensils, and other valuables, believing these purchases bring good luck and abundance into their homes.
Markets are bustling, homes are decorated with diyas and rangoli, and the spirit of celebration is in the air, offering bright start to Diwali festivities. If you are also planning to buy gold on this auspicious day of Dhanteras, it is important to make your purchase during the most favourable Muhurat timings. According to the Hindu calendar, buying gold during these specific time windows is believed to bring wealth and positive energy into your home.
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Dhanteras 2025: Best Time to Buy Gold, Timings for Oct 18
This year, Dhanteras falls on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and the most auspicious time to purchase gold begins at 12:18 pm on October 18 and extends until 6:24 am on October 19, offering a window of 18 hours and 6 minutes, as stated by Drik Panchang.
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According to the Choghadiya system, the afternoon Muhurat, considered highly auspicious (Chara, Labha, Amrita), spans from 12:18 pm to 4:23 pm. The evening Muhurat (Labha) is from 5:48 pm to 7:23 pm, while the night Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) runs between 8:57 pm and 1:41 AM on October 19. Additionally, the early morning Muhurat (Labha) is from 4:50 am to 6:24 am on October 19. These timings are considered highly beneficial for purchasing gold and other valuables on Dhantrayodashi.
| Muhurat | Timings | Date | Choghadiya Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Auspicious Window | 12:18 PM – 06:24 AM | Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2025 | Total Duration: 18 hrs 06 mins |
| Afternoon Muhurat | 12:18 PM – 04:23 PM | October 18, 2025 | Chara, Labha, Amrita |
| Evening Muhurat | 05:48 PM – 07:23 PM | October 18, 2025 | Labha |
| Night Muhurat | 08:57 PM – 01:41 AM | Oct 18 – Oct 19, 2025 | Shubha, Amrita, Chara |
| Early Morning Muhurat | 04:50 AM – 06:24 AM | October 19, 2025 | Labha |
Full Muhurat Timings for October 19
Whereas on Sunday, October 19, 2025, the auspicious Muhurat to purchase gold on Dhanteras begins at 6:24 am and ends at 1:51 pm, offering a favorable window of 7 hours and 27 minutes. During this period, the most auspicious Choghadiya timings are in the morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha, Amrita) from 7:50 am to 12:06 pm, followed by a short afternoon Muhurat (Shubha) from 1:31 pm to 1:51 pm.
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