Oct 23, 2024
By: Ayush Mehrotra
Traditionally, buying gold or silver coins, jewellery, or utensils is considered highly auspicious as it signifies wealth and prosperity.
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Purchasing new utensils, especially brass, copper, or silver ones, is believed to bring good fortune. It's customary to bring these items into the house without using them until Diwali.
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Many people also buy electronics, kitchen appliances, or gadgets, believing that it bring prosperity and help modernise the household.
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Many people buy idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha for worship during Diwali to bring prosperity and remove obstacles.
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Buying a new vehicle on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, with the belief that it will lead to smooth journeys and prosperity.
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Real estate investments, land purchases, or home buying are also considered favourable on Dhanteras.
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Items like diyas (lamps), candles, and home decor that enhance the beauty of the house and prepare it for Diwali are also popular purchases.
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It's believed that buying sharp objects like knives, scissors, or tools that cut is inauspicious as they symbolise division and negativity thus avoid buying them on Dhanteras.
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Since glass is fragile, purchasing glass items may be seen as inviting breakage or loss in life.
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Avoid taking or giving loans on Dhanteras. The day is meant to increase wealth, so borrowing is believed to go against this principle of prosperity.
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Second-hand or used items, including vehicles or electronics, should be avoided, as it is not seen as a fresh or auspicious start.
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