Interview Times Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. There is a tradition of shopping on the day of Dhanteras. This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on 2nd November.
On the pious day of Dhanteras, there is a ritual to worship Lord Kuber Dev and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of wealth (Bhagwan Dhanvanti Puja). It is believed that on this day Lord Dhanvantari appeared with an urn in his hand during the churning of the ocean. Not only this, on this day Maa Lakshmi Puja and a lamp (Diya) named after Yama are also lightened. On the day of Dhanteras 2021, people also go shopping. On this day there is a tradition to buy things like gold and silver, utensils, clothes, vehicles, etc.
It is considered auspicious to buy Ashtadhatu utensils on the day of Dhanteras. At the same time, gold and silver are also considered auspicious. But do you know that buying only these 9 things on the day of Dhanteras is also considered auspicious on the day of Dhanteras? If you buy any of these things on the day of Dhanteras, then the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi remain throughout the year. Along with this, there is the benefit of money. On this day, shopping is considered auspicious for happiness, peace, and prosperity in the house.
Here are the things that are good to buy:
1. Broom- Broom is considered a symbol of Maa Lakshmi. It is believed that on this day on the day of Dhanteras, Lakshmi Ji resides by buying a broom in the house. Doing this removes poverty and financial crisis in the house.
2. Coriander seeds- There is also a tradition to buy coriander seeds on the day of Dhanteras. Buying coriander on this day is considered a symbol of prosperity. On this day, offering coriander seeds to Goddess Lakshmi at the time of worship and keeping it in the vault brings blessings.
3. Business-related goods- On the day of Dhanteras, you can buy any items related to your business like- writer pen, artist brush, and student copy-book, etc. It is believed that they should be worshiped on this day. Businessmen should keep registers and accounts of bookkeeping on this day and keep them in the west direction.
4. Electronic Items- Buying electronic items on the day of Dhanteras is also considered auspicious. Keeping refrigerator, oven, mobile phone, laptop, etc. in the north-east direction is beneficial.
5. Gomti Chakra- It is advisable to buy 11 Gomti Chakras for health and prosperity on the day of Dhanteras. Keeping the Gomti Chakra in a yellow cloth and keeping it in a safe or locker is beneficial.
6. Utensils- It is considered auspicious to buy yellow utensils on the day of Dhanteras. Keeping it in the east direction of the house is beneficial. Not only this, gold and silver are also bought a lot.
7. Gold Coins- It is also beneficial to buy a gold coin bearing the picture of Maa Lakshmi.
8. Silver Coins- If you cannot buy gold coins, then you can also buy silver coins. By this, the blessings of Maa Lakshmi are obtained.
9. Jewelry- It is also considered auspicious to buy any kind of jewelry on the day of Dhanteras. Not only this, but making a swastika sign on the main door of the house on this day also increases good fortune.
