New Delhi: Dhanteras mark the beginning of India’s biggest, most celebrated festival, Diwali! It is the first out of five festivals in the Diwali season. The day is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and is associated with the worship of wealth and prosperity. On this day, devotees celebrated the festival by cleaning and decorating their homes. The festival of Dhanteras gets its name from two words, ‘Dhan’ meaning wealth and ‘Teras’ which means thirteen. Hence, Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik, every year.
Another tradition people follow on Dhanteras is purchasing new utensils, jewellery, and other items which are believed to bring good luck. On this day, as per mythological beliefs, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk amidst Samudra Manthan. It is believed that Dhanteras is a prosperous day to buy a lot of new items. Here are all the auspicious things you can buy this Dhanteras 2024!
What to buy on Dhanteras 2024?
Gold Items
Buying gold items on Dhanteras will bring you prosperity and good fortune! (Pic Courtesy: Freepik)
People stand in long queues to purchase gold items on Dhanteras. Buying gold is one of the most common rituals on Dhanteras. People buy gold coins, gold bars or gold jewellery on this day to attract good luck and prosperity. You can also get gold idols for your house on this day.
Silver Items
On Dhanteras, purchase silver items to welcome Goddess Laxmi into your home! (Pic Courtesy: Freepik)
Buying silver is also considered auspicious on Dhanteras. Similar to gold items, people tend to buy silver coins, silver jewellery, and silver utensils such as cutlery or plates. All these purchases on this day are believed to attract good luck and wealth.
Utensils
Getting new utensils on Dhanteras will be beneficial for you! (Pic Courtesy: AI-generated)
On the occasion of Dhanteras, people buy brass, copper or silver utensils. We prepare food in utensils, thus buying them on this pious festival expresses life and sustainability. These utensils are used all year round as ‘kitchen tools’ and buying new ones on Dhanteras would prove to be lucky!
Brooms
Buying a new broom would get rid of negativity this Dhanteras. (Pic Courtesy: AI generated)
One might wonder how purchasing brooms can be an auspicious for Dhanteras. Brooms are considered lucky as they are associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Purchasing brooms on this prosperous festival will let you welcome wealth and prosperity in your house. These brooms also help us in removing poverty and financial problems from our lives.
Electronic Items
Investing in electronic items on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. (Pic Courtesy: AI-generated)
Purchasing electronic items is also considered lucky on Dhanteras! The reason behind this is that these electronic items are considered investments, hence making them auspicious. You can choose from a wide range of electronics like a fridge, microwave, laptop, phone and more.
Business-related work
Starting new business ventures on Dhanteras will be very lucky for you! (Pic Courtesy: AI-generated)
Dhanteras is the perfect day to start new business ventures like shops or even to open new bank accounts! You can perform Laxmi puja while opening your new office or business. Making property investment can also bring good fortune to you.
This festive season, buy these auspicious things to attract good fortune and luck to your house. From gold items, silver items, utensils, brooms, electronic items and starting new business-related work, this Dhanteras 2024!
