News India Live, Digital Desk: Dhanteras Rituals: Diwali is about to come and first of all comes the auspicious day of Dhanteras. Dhanteras is considered a festival of wealth and prosperity. It is said that on this day Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, the God of wealth, come to earth and the devotees who worship them with devotion, their homes remain prosperous throughout the year. Many people buy gold, silver or utensils on this day, which is considered very auspicious. But there are some special and easy solutions, which if you do on the night of Dhanteras, then you never feel the shortage of money at home.
Let us know what are those small tasks which can brighten your luck:
- Importance of lighting thirteen lamps: It is considered very auspicious to light 13 lamps on the evening of Dhanteras to please Yamraj and Lord Kuber. Light one of these lamps at the main entrance of the house and keep one lamp near your store of grains or money. It is believed that by doing this the fear of untimely death is removed and there is never any shortage of money in the house. Keep another lamp lit at the garbage disposal place in the house at night, which removes negativity.
- Miracle of Coriander and Cowrie: Coriander is associated with wealth. On the day of Dhanteras, buy some dry coriander and offer it to Goddess Lakshmi. Next day grind it and use it in your vegetables or food. Some people also grow whole coriander by sowing it in the soil, which is very auspicious. Along with this, yellow cowrie is very dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Worship Goddess Lakshmi by placing five or seven yellow cowries in front of her. The next day, wrap them in a red cloth and keep them in your safe or where you keep your money. By doing this wealth increases.
- Worship of Kuber Maharaj: Perform special worship of Lord Kuber on the evening of Dhanteras. Install Kuber Yantra or his picture and chant the mantra ‘Om Kuberaya Namah’ 108 times. Offer them incense, lamp, flowers and fruits. It is said that worshiping Kuber Dev opens new avenues of wealth and also increases financial savings.
- Bringing home new utensils or objects: We all know that it is auspicious to buy new utensils or any metal item on Dhanteras. It is said that this brings blessings to the house. It is considered the entry of prosperity in the house. You can bring steel, copper or brass utensils. You can also buy gold and silver items, these are symbols of wealth.
- Remedy of peepal leaves: If you feel that money is not stopping, then pluck 5 fresh Peepal leaves on the evening of Dhanteras. Wash them with Ganga water, write ‘Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmayai Namah’ with saffron and sandalwood and keep them at the place of worship. After puja, keep them in your safe. It is said that this increases blessings.
- Leave the lamp burning all night long: Leave a lamp burning in the house on the night of Dhanteras. Mainly near the Tulsi plant or in your puja room. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi is pleased with this and always resides in the house.
Remember, all these measures are just a matter of faith and belief. Most of all is your hard work, honesty and unwavering faith in Mother Lakshmi and Lord Kuber.
look news india