Dhanteras 2024: Auspicious Items To Buy On This Day To Attract Wealth and Prosperity

Dhanteras 2024: The thirteenth day of the lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Kartika month is celebrated as the day devoted to the god Dhanvantri called Dhanteras literally meaning the thirteenth day of wealth. On this day, Dhanvantri, the god of medicine and health emerged from the ‘Samudra Manthan’ with a pot of ‘Amrit’ in hand. 

Goddess Laxmi, the deity of wealth, and prosperity also emerged from the same ocean churning, and hence is worshiped on the festival of Dhanteras and Diwali. Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day-long festivities of Diwali. 

Dhanteras is also known as the day on which Hindu families buy new items as a token of bringing wealth into the home. But buying the right item is essential to ensure a prosperous residing of health and wealth in the house. 

You can consider the auspicious items from the list below to choose from for your Dhanteras buy. 

Auspicious Items To Buy on Dhanteras

Hindu religion places significant value on some items and hence they are considered a promising pick. 

Utensils 

Food is a symbol of prosperity. Utensils therefore symbolize a steady availability of food in the house along with wealth, and abundance. 

Gold or silver

Gold and silver are not just ornaments but also a future investment. Buying gold or silver items like jewelry or coins signifies the wealth and purity of the households. Gold is also the insignia of Goddess Laxmi. 

Broomstick

An economical choice on the day of Dhanteras is a broomstick. Buying a broom refers to the removal of debt and bad luck from the house. It is also a marker of cleanliness, preferred by goddess Laxmi, which is why Diwali cleaning is a major part of the festival. 

Gadgets 

Over time, the availability of technological or smart gadgets has also been a symbol of wealth, hence a laptop, phone, or machine would be a good buy. 

Gomti Chakra

Gomti chakra is believed to waive off the evil eye, protect from it, and bring success. It is a sacred sea snail from the ‘Gomti River’ with auspicious significance. 

Laxmi-Ganesh Idols

Getting the idols of Lord Ganesh and goddess Laxmi is believed to bring wealth and clear obstacles. 

Stocks 

Investing in stocks, and bonds is a modern addition to the list as it symbolizes financial growth. 

Avoiding certain objects is equally important on Dhanteras as buying some. Avoid bringing in items made of glass, sharp objects, broken items, plastic ware, black colored objects on this day. Moreover, lending money or paying debt is inadvisable.