Varanasi, one of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities and a major Hindu pilgrimage centre, is home to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, whose dome was famously gold-plated with gold donated by Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the 19th century. The city's deep spiritual traditions sustain strong local demand for gold used in religious offerings and jewellery. Gold buying peaks around Dhanteras, Diwali, and the wedding season. Gold rates in Varanasi broadly track national trends, with minor local variation from jewellers' pricing.
The current rate is shown at the top of this page, per gram, and is refreshed four times a day. The chart below it shows how the rate has moved over recent weeks, so today's figure can be read in context rather than on its own.
Local jewellers' association rates, transport and dealer margins differ from city to city, so the quoted rate does too. GST is the same everywhere in India; making charges are set by the jeweller and are not part of the rate quoted here.
Rupix refreshes it four times a day from published retail rates. Bullion rates move through the trading day, so the figure can change between refreshes.
24 carat gold is 99.9% pure. 22 carat is 91.6% pure, and is what most Indian jewellery is made from. 18 carat is 75% pure, and is used mostly for studded and lighter pieces. The purer the metal, the higher the rate per gram.
No. The rate here is for the metal itself. A jeweller adds making charges, which vary by design and by shop, plus GST, and may apply hallmarking charges. Ask for the rate and the making charge separately so the two are comparable between shops.
No. Rupix publishes gold rates for information only - we are not a dealer and do not sell gold or handle payments.
Demand peaks around Dhanteras and Diwali, alongside steady demand tied to the city's religious and pilgrimage significance.