The holy festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated with gaiety and devotion across the country this year on October 29, 2024. Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera are worshiped on this auspicious day celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi of Kartik month. It is believed that on this day Goddess Lakshmi blesses every household with happiness, prosperity and wealth. People consider the purchase of gold, silver, utensils, and other precious items auspicious on this day and pray to Lord Dhanvantari and wish for health and longevity.
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What to buy on Dhanteras
Betel leaves: Pandit Shashipal Dogra explains that it is auspicious to buy five betel leaves on the day of Dhanteras, as it is dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Offer these leaves to Lakshmi ji on the day of Diwali and flow them in flowing water the next day.
Coriander: On the day of Dhanteras, buy whole coriander and offer it in Lakshmi Puja and keep it in the place where you keep your money. It is considered a symbol of prosperity. Do not use the coriander used in the puja in food, rather feed it to a cow.
Feet of Lakshmi ji: According to Pandit Shashipal Dogra ji, two pairs of feet of Lakshmi ji should be brought home on the day of Dhanteras. Keep one pair at the main door and the other in the direction of the place of worship.
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Clay idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh: Buy different clay idols on the day of Dhanteras. Worship a new idol every year and immerse the old idol.
Broom: Broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. Bringing it home on Dhanteras is very auspicious. Keep it hidden so that its auspicious results are obtained.
Kheel-Batasha: Kheel-Batasha are made from new crop and are considered a symbol of prosperity. Keeping them in the house on Diwali brings happiness and prosperity.
Metal: Buying gold, silver, copper, bronze, and brass is auspicious on this day. Also, buy an earthen pot or surahi and keep it in the north direction on Diwali.
What not to buy on Dhanteras
Steel and aluminum: These are not considered pure metals and are under the influence of Rahu, so avoid buying utensils made of these on Dhanteras.
Fake jewelry: Fake jewelry is considered a symbol of poverty in the house. Buy real jewelry on this day.
Glass, plastic, and porcelain: Glass and porcelain items are considered to be troublesome. Also, do not buy plastic items on this day, as they hinder prosperity.
Whom to worship on Dhanteras
Pandit Shashipal Dogra tells that Lord Dhanvantari, Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi should be worshipped on this day. Lord Dhanvantari is considered to be the god of Ayurvedacharya and Amrit Kalash, while Kubera is the god of wealth. Worshiping them brings health, prosperity, and happiness in the house.
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Pandit Shashi Pal Dogra, a renowned numerologist from Himachal Pradesh and president of Vashishtha Jyotish Sadan Kumarsain, Shimla, has dedicated over four decades to astrology. With a profound interest in Vedic Astrology, Numerology, Vastu Shastra, and Samudrik Shastra, he is adept at palmistry, handwriting analysis, and signature studies. Having actively participated in national and international astrology seminars, Pandit Shashipal Dogra is a recognized expert, contributing to various newspapers and magazines. He is widely acknowledged as the expert numerologist of Himachal Pradesh on national digital platforms.