New Delhi: Dhantrayodshi, also known as Dhanteras, falls on November 2, 2021 and will mark the start of the five-day Diwali festival. People are all ready to buy gold and stuff because it is considered auspicious. In fact, people save their money all year round to buy things on this auspicious occasion. Dhanteras is also of particular importance to the business world due to the usual purchases of precious metals on this day.

In Dhanteras, people flock to the markets to buy gold, jewelry, appliances and utensils to mark this special day. Not many people know why Dhanteras is important. Well, there are legends and folklore about it. According to Hindu mythology, Dhanteras is celebrated by worshiping Lord Dhanvantari.

Why is Dhanteras celebrated?

It is widely believed that on Dhanteras, the goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and grants their wishes. In addition, the lord of wealth and property Kubera (Dhan-Kuber) is also worshiped on this day.

Why are people buying metal on Dhanteras?

The purchase of gold, jewelry, and utensils in Dhanteras also has its roots in folklore that there was once a king named Hima whose son was to die on the fourth day of his marriage. Hima’s daughter-in-law saved her husband by preventing the god of death, Yamaraj, from entering her house by placing a lot of Diyas, a pile of gold jewelry and silver coins at the door.

According to ancient folklore, the strong light from the glittering jewelry and shining Diyas blinded Yamaraj, who appeared as a serpent and therefore could not kill Hima’s son. For this reason, it is believed that buying gold and silver jewelry or new utensils can protect you and your family members from harm. Buying metals on Dhanteras is also believed to bring good luck, wealth, and prosperity to the house.

If you are planning to buy gold or diamond, you need to know the date and time of Dhanteras 2020 to buy according to Muhurat:

Good times to buy gold on Dhanteras

The best time to buy gold during Dhanteras 2021 is between 7:10 p.m. and 8:44 p.m. on November 2, 2021. The yellow precious metal can also be bought between 11:31 in the morning and 4:10 in the evening.