Nov 9, 2023, 02:29 PM IST
Dhanteras 2023 is around the corner and it marks the beginning of the festivities followed by Diwali and Bhai Dooj. Dhanteras this year is being celebrated on November 10. It's the start of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is considered an auspicious day to purchase new stuff. Here are 5 items to buy on Dhanteras.
As utensils are regarded as a symbol of prosperity, it is a good idea to restock them on Dhanteras. You can buy brass, copper, silver, and even clay kitchen utensils.
Silver is another valuable metal people buy on Dhanteras. Coins, silver cookware, or ornaments are good ways to infuse your home with wealth. Silver is a sign of purity and is frequently used in religious ceremonies.
This day is favourable and auspicious for buying a broom. Purchasing a broom for the house is also believed to relieve the family of any financial concerns.
Welcoming new idols of Gods and Goddesses is also a common tradition followed on Dhanteras. People normally buy silver idols on this day. They are known to fill one's home with prosperity.
The Gomati Chakra, a unique shell, can be found along the banks of the Gomati River. The vast majority of Hindus who worship Goddess Laxmi see it as sacred. It is frequently used for pooja on Diwali.