Dhanteras is considered an auspicious festival of wealth and fortune. While `DHAN’ means wealth, `TERAS’ signifies the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha. Especially, the first day of Diwali is assessed or regarded as dhanteras. It is also called by the name `DHANTRAYODSHI’.
It is thought and believed that the goddess Lakshmi appeared from the ocean of milk during the Samudra Manthan or the churning of the sea.
This year some may have some disarray over the exact date of dhanteras. While some say that dhanteras will fall on October 22, other acknowledges that it will be on 23rd October. This year dhanteras Pooja timing will fall between 7 p.m. to 8:17 p.m on October 23. People usually purchase gold, silver, and brass commodities which are believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and protection from evils. Buying some items on this day is assumed to please goddess, Lakshmi.
As we all know that dhanteras 2022 is around the corner and we are all super excited as it is a festival that marks the beginning of the celebrations followed by Diwali, Bhai dooj, as Indians we can say that it marks the beginning of the wedding season as well. Now I will tell you about the things that everyone should buy on dhanteras as these things bring fortune to our lives.
5 THINGS THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BUY ON DHANTERAS
UTENSILS
On this day, buy brass, copper, or silver utensils. According to popular belief, we must not bring empty utensils into our homes. Always fill them with water before you enter the house with your newly shopped items. Dhanteras is an excellent time to restore your utensil rack.
BROOM
No one said that you have to go luxurious with the shopping. You can also buy a broom on this day as that too is considered Lucky. The logic here is that you’re removing all monetary worries related to the home.
ELECTRONICS AND ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
If you want to buy some electrical appliances then what are you waiting for?
Buying electrical items is also considered good on the Dhanteras. There are a lot of discounts on appliances on the Dhanteras. So just go ahead and grab the deals. You can get a new phone, laptop, refrigerator, and much more. There is so much out there. Also one can take advantage of the heavy discounts and bumper sales.
GOMTI CHAKRA
Gomti chakra is not a very normally bought or easily found item. A gomti chakra is a rare sea snail found in the river Gomti. According to Hindu beliefs and traditions, it is considered sacred and can be used for those Pooja. It is said to be a symbol of victory and it also protects us from evil eyes.
GOLD AND SILVER
Those who can have the money and have been planning to buy something made up of silver or gold, then this is the day to get them. Some people buy a coin made of either of two metals. It never goes to waste and is a good investment anyway. It is also believed to bring prosperity and mark financial stability in your household. On this day, gold and silver coins are much respected. Dhanteras is considered an auspicious occasion to buy gold or silver jewelry.
So the above things are the ones that everyone should buy on dhanteras.
Below is the list of things that we should not buy on Dhanteras.
- Iron and steel are not considered good to be bought on dhanteras.
- Don’t buy objects like scissors, knives, or pins on dhanteras.
- Also you should stay away from investing in anything made up of ceramic glass.
- During Diwali, it is necessary to buy ghee for oil lamps but also try to get things that are not adulterated as well.
- Don’t buy anything which is black and also don’t buy an object made up of plastic.
