Dhanteras is considered to be the first and foremost festival of Diwali celebrations. It is also considered a festival of prosperity and wealth. This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on 23 October. It is believed that on this day people who buy some special things and metals like gold, silver etc. bring happiness and prosperity to the house throughout the year.
Along with this, there is also a belief that on this day you should never forget to buy some things. By doing this, there can be a loss of money in your house and Goddess Lakshmi can get upset. Let's know from Life Coach and Astrologer Sheetal Shaparia what things should be avoided on the day of Dhanteras.
Do not buy iron on Dhanteras
It is believed that buying any kind of metal is auspicious on the day of Dhanteras, but if you buy any iron item on this day, it can cause poverty instead of happiness and prosperity in your house.
It is believed that buying iron goods on Saturdays and Dhanteras causes Shani Dosh. However, if you take any iron utensils or other items to donate to the needy, then it are not considered inauspicious.
Do not buy plastic goods on Dhanteras
If you are shopping on the day of Dhanteras, then you should avoid buying plastic utensils. It is advisable to buy some metals on the day of Dhanteras because whatever is bought on this day is used in Lakshmi Puja. If you buy plastic goods, then offering anything to Lakshmi ji on it and using it in worship is considered prohibited.
Artificial jewellery
People buy gold, silver or diamond jewellery on the day of Dhanteras, but you should never forget to buy artificial jewellery on this day. Doing this can bring problems in your life and Mother Lakshmi can get angry with you. In fact, on the day of Dhanteras, it is customary to offer any item purchased to Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali Puja. Only then can those things be put to use. If you offer artificial jewellery to the mother, then poverty comes into the house.
Do not buy a car or house on Dhanteras
It is believed that if you buy any item like gold, silver or utensils on the day of Dhanteras, then it creates the sum of prosperity in your life. But it is believed that on this day any big purchase like buying a car, house or shop should be avoided. If you want to buy any of these items on this day, then pay for them a day in advance. Any big investment can bring problems to your life.
Sharp tools
People usually buy utensils or any kitchen items on the day of Dhanteras. On this day many women buy kitchen-related items like knives, knives or scissors as shopping omen. But don't buy any sharp things or tools on this day, by doing so, fights can increase in your house and Mother Lakshmi can also get angry.
If you are going shopping on the day of Dhanteras, then you should avoid buying the things mentioned here so that the happiness and prosperity of the house remain.
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