Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is one of the most important Hindu festivals. It marks the official beginning of the Diwali celebrations and is considered an auspicious day for wealth, prosperity, and good fortune.
According to mythological beliefs, it is on the day of Dhantrayodashi that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea.
“Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera, who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi.
However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya, two days after Dhantrayodashi, is considered more significant,” says Drik Panchang.
This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 18. According to the calendar, the Kartik Krishna Trayodashi tithi begins on 18 October, Saturday, at 12:18 pm.
This clearly means that the Dhanteras muhurat starts on 18 October. The Trayodashi tithi continues until 1:51 pm on 19 October, Sunday.
The shubh muhurat for Dhanteras will be from 12:18 pm on 18 October until 1 pm on 19 October.
There are many rituals associated with this day. While it is considered that purchasing certain things on this day can be auspicious, there is also some big don’ts associated with this day.
Here is a list of things that you should buy and not buy on this day.
Things To Buy On Dhanteras
• Gold and Silver: Buying gold and silver jewellery or coins is a popular practice. It is done to invite prosperity into the home.
• Utensils: Buying new copper and brass utensils is considered auspicious. It symbolises abundance and prosperity in the kitchen.
• Appliances: Many individuals invest in new home appliances or high-end gadgets to improve their living conditions.
• Broom: For those on a tighter budget, purchasing a broom is another meaningful gesture. It is said that this will make them rid of their financial worries.
Things To Avoid Buying On Dhanteras
• Oil: Buying oil is not considered auspicious.
• Plastic: It is advised to not buy plastic on this day as it brings inauspiciousness.
• Black Clothes: Black is a colour which is associated with inauspiciousness.
• Shoes: Shoes represents Shani. Therefore, buying anything which is associated with Saturn is not considered good.
• Glassware: Because glassware in associated with Rahu, it is considered inauspicious to buy it on this day.
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