What is the real meaning of dhanteras?
The word Dhanteras is made of two words – Dhan which means wealth, and Teras which means 13th day. According to Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin. The day of Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi.
What is dhanteras celebrated for?
Dhanteras is the worship of lord Dhanvantari. On the night of Dhanteras, diyas (lamps) are ritually kept burning all through the night in honor of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari. Hindus consider this an extremely auspicious day for making new purchases, especially of gold or silver articles and new utensils.
How is Dhantrayodashi celebrated?
Buying precious metals
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What should we buy on Dhanteras?
It is believed that shopping for gold and silver on this day is auspicious, for it can make a person prosperous and bring them more wealth. If you, too, wish to purchase gold and silver on this day, Drik Panchang says that the auspicious time on Dhanteras is between 11.31 am on November 2 and 06.35 am on November 3.
What should we do on Dhanteras day?
What to do on Dhanteras? As per Hindu rituals, on this day, people purchase new things like utensils. People also buy gold or something valuable for the house. This is said to mark the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi in the house.
Which Colour to wear on Dhanteras?
Black is the most suitable color to wear on this day. As Diwali is a very special and auspicious festival, it is good to wear traditional wear these days.
What should not be bought on Dhanteras?
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- Iron. Dhanteras is not the ideal day for you to buy iron or products made out of it.
- Steel.
- Empty Pitchers.
- Sharp Objects.
- Cars.
- Oil.
- Black.
- Gifts.
What should be brought on Dhanteras?
One of the most common items bought is gold and also silver. From coins to jewellery, it is believed that investing in these precious metals can bring in more prosperity. One can also buy utensils in silver, copper and brass on an auspicious day. However, one should avoid utensils made of steel and iron.
Why broom is purchased on Dhanteras?
Broom: Devotees believe that a broom removes negativity from the house as they consider it to be the house of Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi hence, infuses positivity, removes all financial worries related to the home and is assumed to be lucky.