Dhanteras

PM Modi to virtually attend 'Griha Pravesh' of 4.5 lakh PMAY beneficiaries in Madhya Pradesh

The event on 'Dhanteras' day will start at 3 pm at BTI ground in the presence of Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, an official has said

Weather Forecast: Torrential rain in these states on Dhanteras, Diwali; know IMD alert

The low pressure area that is forming over the southeast and east-central Bay of Bengal may turn into a deep depression today, which may turn into a cyclonic storm on the day of Diwali i.e. on October 24 and may remain till October 25

Weather Alert: After Durga Puja, now shadow of rain on Dhanteras, Diwali; know IMD forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand for the next few days

Planning to buy gold on Dhanteras? Remember to check these things

You should verify the gold's resale price and be knowledgeable about the seller's buy-back policy. When reselling your jewellery, some vendors reduce a set percentage of the gold's value, while other merchants may take the existing rate into account

Diwali 2022: Jewellers cautiously optimistic this Dhanteras; expect business at par with last year level

Dhanteras, which marks the first day of Diwali in India, is considered auspicious to buy gold and silver as part of Hindu festivities

Dhanteras 2022: Why is buying gold and silver considered auspicious on this day?

Dhanteras 2022 will fall on 22 October 2022, Saturday, marking the beginning of Diwali festivities.

Dhanteras 2022: History and significance of festival

It is believed that during the Samudra Manthan, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean on this auspicious occasion. As a result, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are worshipped so that their devotees are blessed with wealth.

Dhanteras 2022: Five things you can buy on festive occasion

If you are unable to afford gold or silver, you could definitely buy something made of a shiny metal. Buying such items is also believed to bring lots of good luck and help keep negative energy away

Happy Dhanteras 2022: Here are wishes, greetings, and messages to share

Dhanteras comes from the Sanskrit word ‘Dhan’ meaning wealth, and ‘Teras’ means thirteen. Here are a few wishes, greeting and messages to send to your loved ones

Dhanteras 2022: Date, shubh muhurat and puja vidhi; check here

The Dhanteras puja is on 22 October (Saturday). The puja muhurat is from 07:01 pm to 08:17 pm, as per Drik Panchang. The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 06:02 pm on 22 October and ends at 06:03 pm on 23 Oct 2022.