Dhanteras 2024: Things to buy on October 29!

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi marks the beginning of Diwali festivities this year on Tuesday, the 29th of October. It is one of the very important days that is marked with a lot of enthusiasm and devotion by the Hindu devotes.

Importance of Dhanteras

Dhanteras is on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Krishna Paksha. The term "Dhan" is synonymous with wealth, while "Teras" means thirteenth day. The devotees perform the worship of Lord Kuber, the god of wealth and medicine, and Lord Dhanvantri, the god of medicine, on this day.

Muhurrat Timings

To get the most out of this auspicious day, mark the following times:

Trayodashi Tithi: From midnight on October 29 to 02:45 am on October 30
Dhanteras Puja: 7:27 pm to 9:16 pm, 29 October
Pradosh Kaal: 6:37 pm to 9:16 pm, 29 October

Good Buying

Dhanteras is one of the merriest days to make purchases. Here are some of the auspicious buys:

Coins or ornaments made of silver or gold
Jewels, signify prosperity and a hopeful future
New clothes, with freshness and renewal
Kitchen utensils, at length, filled with the institutions for prosperity
Statues of deities that welcome blessings from the heavens
Diyas (oil lamps), invitation of goddess Lakshmi in the home
Gomati Chakra, a special shell for protection and success
Broom, to sweep away poverty
Electronic gadgets, which may include new mobile phones or a kitchen appliance
A newly bought house and vehicle
 

Dhanteras Puja

According to tradition, on Dhanteras, people worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi and buy some new things in hopes of attracting good fortune and prosperity. It is said that on this day Goddess Lakshmi has come out from the Samundra Manthan ocean of milk.

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