What to Buy and What Not to Buy on Dhanteras: Today, October 18th, Saturday, the first of the five-day Diwali festivities, Dhanteras, will be celebrated. Dhanteras, considered a highly auspicious festival in Sanatan Dharma, falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Kartik month. This festival marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali celebrations and is considered a day of wealth, health, and prosperity. Significantly, today marks the auspicious conjunction of Brahma Yoga and Budhaditya Yoga, which are considered highly favorable for economic progress and fortune. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari are worshipped to seek happiness, prosperity, and good health.

The significance of Dhanteras extends beyond worship; it is also an opportunity to invite positive energy and prosperity into the home. Traditionally, gold, silver, metal utensils, brooms, medicines, and household items are purchased on this day, which are considered symbols of good fortune. Additionally, certain items are considered prohibited from purchasing on this day. It is believed that thoughtful purchases made on Dhanteras not only bring auspicious results but also ensure the permanent residence of Goddess Lakshmi in the home.

What to Buy on Dhanteras

Gold or Silver Coins: Buying gold or silver coins on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, especially if they bear images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. This symbolizes wealth and financial stability in the home.

Utensils: Buying brass, copper, or steel utensils on this day is considered a symbol of prosperity and purity. There is also a tradition of placing a few grains of rice or water in the utensils purchased and bringing them home, which enhances auspiciousness.

New Broom: In Sanatan beliefs, a broom is considered a form of Goddess Lakshmi. Buying a new broom on Dhanteras symbolizes driving out poverty and negative energy from the home.

Electronic Goods: Buying household appliances such as mobile phones, laptops, televisions, and washing machines on this day is considered auspicious. It symbolizes convenience and technological prosperity in modern life.

Vehicles or New Metal Items: Buying a new vehicle, scooter, bike, or car on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. It signifies new beginnings and progress. New metal items, such as locks, safes, and kitchen items, can also be purchased.

What Not to Buy on Dhanteras

Glass Items:
Glass items are extremely fragile, and there's always a risk of them breaking. They are considered inauspicious in scriptures, as breakage is considered a sign of negativity and misfortune.

Aluminum and Iron Utensils: Aluminum and iron are considered impure metals, especially from a religious perspective. These utensils are considered incompatible with the energy of a holy day like Dhanteras.

Black Items: Black is considered to be associated with negative energy. Therefore, purchasing black clothes, shoes, or other black items should be avoided on this day.

Sharp or Pointed Items: Sharp or cutting instruments, such as knives, scissors, and swords, are also not recommended on this day. These are considered symbols of suffering and bitterness in relationships.

Dhanteras Shopping Auspicious Times
First Muhurta: 8:50 am to 10:33 am
Second Muhurta: 11:43 am to 12:28 pm
Third Muhurta: 7:16 pm to 8:20 pm

Auspicious Chaughadiya Muhurta for Dhanteras

Shubh Kaal: 7:49 am to 9:15 am
Labh (Progress) Muhurta: 1:32 pm to 2:57 pm
Amrit Kaal: 2:57 pm to 4:23 pm
Char Kaal: 12:06 pm to 1:32 pm

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