Skip Gold and Silver: Buy These Affordable Items on Dhanteras for Prosperity

by Tannu |
Skip Gold and Silver: Buy These Affordable Items on Dhanteras for Prosperity
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New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi. Religious beliefs say that on this day, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the pot of nectar during the churning of the ocean. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari on Dhanteras is believed to bring wealth, prosperity, and remove financial troubles. Buying and bringing these 10 items home on Dhanteras is considered auspicious:

Idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha: Place them in your home, preferably Lakshmi seated on a lotus.

Conch Shell: Its sound is considered auspicious. Keep it in the temple and during Diwali puja.

Kuber Yantra: Installing it increases wealth and strengthens financial stability.

Silver Items: Symbol of prosperity; place them in front of Goddess Lakshmi during Diwali puja.

Cowrie Shells (Gomti Chakra): Can be kept in a ring or at the puja spot. Offer them to Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali.

Shukra Symbol (Venus-related items): Brings wealth and happiness; place in a clay container for puja.

Ancient Coins (Cowries): Traditionally used as wealth. Keep 5 or 9 during Diwali puja.

Broom (Jhadoo): Considered a symbol of prosperity; use only after puja.

Water Containers (Glass, Kalash, Lota): Buy them and use after Diwali.

Whole Coriander Seeds: Keep at the puja site; believed to please Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari.

Following these practices on Dhanteras is said to bring wealth and good fortune to your home.

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