Dhanteras, the day to shop for gold and silver before Diwali is here BUT did you know that Dhanteras is more than just buying expensive jewels. On this day, there are other auspicious rituals that can bring in luck and prosperity in your life. On this day prayers are offered to Lord Dhanvantari aka Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Kubera, the ruler of wealth. On this day a clay lamp is also lighted for Yama in the evening after cleaning throughout the day. According to folk beliefs, on the day of Dhanteras, shopping for gold, silver, utensils, idols of Ganesh-Lakshmi, etc is considered auspicious to seek blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth throughout the year. You might want to know what is the auspicious time to buy gold and know the Dhantrayodashi muhurat to purchase gold on Diwali to bring in good luck and prosperity.

On the day of Dhanteras, you must try your best not to make any mistake, so that Goddess Lakshmi isn't offended. The holy day is celebrated a day before Chhoti Diwali and on this day buying gold, silver, new utensils or purchasing anything new is considered very auspicious. People also search for gold rate today aka the price of yellow metal.  That is not it many people do not know the reason why buying gold, silver & new utensils are considered auspicious on Dhanatrayodashi? You can know the significance behind this tradition performed before Diwali.

Rituals that make Dhanteras auspicious:

Buying Coriander seeds

It is said that shopping of coriander seeds on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. These coriander seeds should be used for Ganesh-Lakshmi Pujan and keeping them inside the vault makes you wealthier.

Things Not To Shop for on Dhanteras

One should not shop for iron items on Dhanteras. Iron is considered a factor of Saturn. It is believed that buying iron items on Dhanteras brings bad luck. Apart from this, one should not buy anything made of ceramic on the day of Dhanteras. It is said that doing so reduces the Barkat (prosperity) in the house.

Statue of Lakshmi and Ganesha

It is an auspicious day to install the idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh on Dhanteras. It is said that to bring an idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh on Dhanteras before Diwali is extremely lucky.

Buying Gold, Utensils and Silver

It is a no-brainer that Buying gold or silver coins on Dhanteras is auspicious. Apart from this, silver utensils are also purchased. According to astrologers, jewelry, coins, utensils purchased on the day of Dhanteras should also be worshipped during Ganesh-Lakshmi Pujan on Diwali.

 

Do not Keep Garbage In the House

Dhanteras is the day of cleanliness. On this day, we clean the house and useless things or clutter must leave the house.  Garbage and waste become a centre of negative energy in your house, so cleanliness is necessary.

Do not Place Slippers on the Main Door

The house should be kept clean during Dhanteras and the main entrance of the house should not be dirty or blocked by slipper, dirt and any kind of obstruction. The entry of Goddess Lakshmi is said to be through your main door.

Worship 3 Gods on Dhanteras

On Dhanteras you should not just worship Kubera or Lakshmi Mata but also Vaidya Dhanvantari of Devas. Kubera is the protector of your wealth, while Goddess Lakshmi is the one who gives wealth and wealth and Dhanvantari gives you a healthy body.

 

Do Not Lend Money to Anyone

There is a popular belief that one should not lend money etc. on Dhanteras and Diwali. This makes Lakshmi aka wealth and luck to go to another house.

Dhanteras and Diwali are considered as the day of Lakshmi's arrival so the idea is that you make your house suitable for Maa Lakshmi's arrival and her stay.

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