On Dhanteras, one should not bring empty utensils into the house even by mistake, otherwise the pocket also remains empty.

Diwali will be celebrated on 31 October 2024. Diwali will start from Dhanteras on 29 October 2024. According to beliefs, on the day of Dhanteras, God of wealth Kuber, Goddess of wealth Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, God of Ayurveda are worshipped. It is very auspicious to buy gold and silver jewellery, immovable property and other items on this day.

On Dhanteras, most people buy utensils, which they take home empty. But doing so is inauspicious. This causes displeasure instead of the blessings of the Gods and Goddesses. We are going to give you information about why you should not buy empty utensils on Dhanteras.

Why do we buy utensils on Dhanteras?

According to mythology, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a pot of nectar. The utensils we buy on Dhanteras are considered equivalent to the nectar pot. Therefore, it is advisable to buy utensils on this day. But these vessels should not be empty.

What things should be kept in the vessel?

Ganga water

If you are buying a new vessel on Dhanteras, then before bringing it home, fill it with water or Ganga water or put honey or milk in it.

Keeping rice is also auspicious.

Place the grains in a new vessel. This brings blessings from Gods and Goddesses.

seven types of grains

These things can be kept in the vessel of Dhanteras, i.e. paddy, wheat, barley, white sesame, black gram, lentils and moong.