Dhanteras 2021: Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country with traditional fervour and gaiety. People are flocking the markets for Dhanteras shopping. Shopping on this day is considered lucky.
During Dhanteras, people generally buy gold, silver, utensils, clothes etc. However, on Dhanteras, if shopping is done during Shubh Muhurat, it is regarded even more auspicious.
It is said that the value of goods purchased on Dhanteras increases 13 times in the future. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the day of the Triyodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This time, the festival is being celebrated on Tuesday, November 2.
Apart from shopping, there are other things also you can do at Dhanteras.
Donations have a special significance on this day. It is believed that donating on this day does not lead to a shortage of money in the house. The act of kindness also eliminates all your troubles. Let's know in detail the things you can donate.
The charity holds special importance in Hinduism. If these donations are made on an auspicious day then their importance increases two-fold.
Grain: It is advised to donate food grains on Dhanteras. Giving food to another person will always keep your house flowing with food. You can also buy something to eat for homeless people. It is regarded auspicious to give Dakshina after donating meals.
Iron: Iron is also another item that you can donate on this day. Devotees believe that by donating iron on this day we get rid of our life problems and our stalled tasks are completed.
Clothes: You can also donate clothes on Dhanteras. There are many people who are in need of clothes. It is believed that donating clothes also relieves you of any debt.
Broom: It is considered lucky to purchase a broom on Dhanteras day. But you can also donate a broom to make this day even more auspicious. It is believed that donating broom on this day yields promising results. People donate broom to a temple or a poor person as they believe that this act will keep them safe from financial troubles.