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Chatra, 28 October (Hindustan Reporter). The festival of lights, Diwali, is starting with Dhanteras, the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, on Tuesday, October 29. This Bhaiya Dooj will continue till November 3. Dhanteras is the biggest festival for shopping. On this day people shop with full pomp and show. People wait for a whole year to shop on the day of Dhanteras.
Acharya Chetan Pandey of Chatra said that according to the scriptures, purchasing some things on this day is considered a symbol of inauspiciousness. That is, shopping should be done thoughtfully on this day. On these days, some measures can be taken to deal with financial problems so that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi always remain. It is believed that the measures taken on this day bring happiness and prosperity to the family. These days you can do some things which will always bring blessings in the house. Rahu Kaal must be seen while shopping on Dhanteras. This time Dhanteras is falling on Tuesday. On this day Rahukaal will be from 3 to 4:30 pm. Shopping should be avoided during Rahu period. According to the Panchang, the best time for shopping is from 5 pm to 9 pm.
Must buy this on Dhanteras
On the day of Dhanteras, there is a rule to buy things that increase happiness and prosperity. On this day, people buy symbolic items related to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Kuber.
Idol of Lakshmi-Ganesha: Buying idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on this day is considered auspicious. You can buy an idol made of clay or pure silver or gold. There has been a tradition of buying gold and silver on this day.
Broom: Buying a broom on the day of Dhanteras brings happiness and prosperity. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi resides in the broom. Broom should be purchased on this day during Pradosh period.
Gold and silver jewellery: There is a tradition of buying gold and silver jewelery on this day. Jewelery made of gold or silver should be bought on the day of Dhanteras.
Open a new account: You can open a new account on Dhanteras. This is an important day for businessmen. Lakshmi Puja held in the evening is considered auspicious for business. Lord Dhanvantari should be worshiped in establishments on this day.
The safe will be filled with betel nuts
According to the scriptures, betel nut is considered a symbol of Brahmadev, Varun Dev, Yamdev and Indradev. One must purchase betel nut and turmeric on Dhanteras. After the puja, it is considered auspicious to keep betel nut, coriander and turmeric in the safe or cupboard.
Avoid buying these things
Many times on Dhanteras, due to lack of information, people buy some items which are not considered as per the scriptures. One should avoid buying those items on Dhanteras.
Iron objects: Iron is considered to be the factor of Saturn and Rahu. Therefore, one should not buy things made of iron on Dhanteras. By doing this Dhankuber does not become happy during the festival.
Sharp and sharp objects: One should avoid buying sharp objects like knife, scissors, sword, or any sharp object on the day of Dhanteras.