Dhanteras 2022: Gold price, significance, puja muhurat and all you need to know

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The five-day-long Diwali festival is about to begin tomorrow, October 22. Diwali begins with Dhanteras which is also known as Dhantrayodashi. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Saturday, October 22.

Dhanteras 2022: History and Significance

It is to be believed that on the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the milky sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on Dhanteras. Along with Devi Laxmi, Lord Kuber - the God of wealth, is also worshipped on this auspicious day.

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Dhanteras puja muhurat Mumbai: 07:34 pm to 08:40 pm

Pradosh kaal - 06:11 pm to 08:40 pm
Vrishabha kaal - 07:34 pm to 09:34 pm
Trayodashi tithi begins - 06:02 pm on Oct 22, 2022
Trayodashi tithi ends - 06:03 pm on Oct 23, 2022

Gold Price:
October 20: Rs 50,228 (24-karat gold) per 10 gram; Rs 50,027 (22-karat gold) per 10 gram
October 21: Rs 49,855 (24-karat gold) per 10 gram; Rs 49,655 (22-karat gold) per 10 gram

Silver Price:
October 20: Rs 56,267 per kg
October 21: Rs 55,800 per kg

(With inputs from Drik Panchang and Indian Bullion Jewelers Association)