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Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month i.e. the holy festival of Dhanteras is considered very special and auspicious in Hindu religion. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess of wealth Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, the treasurer of wealth, are worshipped. According to Sanatan tradition, there is an old tradition of buying gold, silver, brass utensils, vehicles or electronic goods on the day of Dhanteras, so that there is prosperity in the house. However, in this era of inflation, it is not possible for every person to buy expensive metals like gold or silver. But do you know that even if your budget is low or you are not able to purchase gold and silver, you can still get the immense blessings of Goddess Lakshmi by purchasing 5 very sacred things available at a very nominal price i.e. just Rs 11 to a few rupees? According to experts in astrology and Vastu Shastra, these small things can remove poverty and financial crisis from your life forever. Let us know which are those 5 things which are considered very auspicious to bring home on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.
People generally think that Dhanteras only means buying gold and silver jewelery or expensive utensils, but according to ancient religious texts and beliefs, the spirit of worship and the purity of the material matter most. If even the ordinary things bought on this day are brought home in the right way and time, they become a means of pleasing Mother Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. These things have amazing ability to attract positive energy. If you also want to strengthen your financial condition this Dhanteras and maintain happiness and peace at home, then definitely include these five things easily available in the market in your shopping list, which will not be heavy on your budget.
Buying dry whole coriander and bringing it home on the day of Dhanteras is considered extremely auspicious. Coriander is considered a symbol of wealth and prosperity. During the puja on the day of Dhanteras or Diwali, offer some whole coriander to Goddess Lakshmi and after the puja, sow some part of this coriander in a pot or garden of your house, while tie the remaining coriander in a red cloth and keep it in your safe or place where you keep money. It is believed that as coriander plants grow, wealth and prosperity increase in your home. It is easily available in the market for just Rs 10 to 20.
During the churning of the ocean, along with Goddess Lakshmi, cowries also appeared, hence cowries are considered the brother or favorite form of Goddess Lakshmi. On the day of Dhanteras, buy 5 or 11 yellow cowries and bring them home and worship them with rituals on the night of Dhanteras. After the puja, tie these yellow shells in a red clean cloth and keep them in your safe, locker or cupboard. According to Vastu Shastra, by doing this there is never any shortage of money and wasteful expenditure is controlled. This is considered to be a very miraculous solution which can change your luck at very little cost.
Lotus flower is considered to be the most favorite seat of Goddess Lakshmi and the seeds coming out of the lotus flower are called ‘Kamal Gatta’. On the day of Dhanteras, buy a lotus garland or some lotus seeds from the market. During the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, chanting her mantras with a lotus garland or keeping it at the place of worship is very fruitful. By installing this garland in your safe after Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi takes permanent residence in your house and gets relief from problems like debt.
The white and yellow colored Gomti Chakras found in the Gomti River are considered rare and miraculous. There is a Chakra mark on one side of it which is considered to be the symbol of Lord Vishnu’s Sudarshan Chakra. On the day of Dhanteras, one should buy 7 or 11 consecrated Gomti Chakras and bring them home. Applying vermilion or turmeric to them, tying them in a red cloth and keeping them in the safe of the house protects the house from any kind of evil eye or negative powers. It also proves to be very helpful in removing obstacles in business and opening new avenues of progress.
Even a simple looking table salt is considered to be a great medium to remove the negative effects of Goddess Lakshmi and Rahu. It is considered very auspicious to buy a new salt packet on the day of Dhanteras and use the same salt to wipe the house or cook food on the day of Diwali. It is believed that new salt absorbs all the negative energy in the house and improves mutual love and health among the members of the house. Thus, without spending much money, you can make your Dhanteras very special and auspicious with these five holy things.