Dhanteras 2024: The festival of Dhanteras, considered highly auspicious for shopping, is known for its tradition of purchasing items believed to enhance happiness and fortune in the home. In 2024, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, during the Kartik month’s Krishna Paksha Trayodashi.


This festival, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the appearance of Lord Dhanvantari from the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), holding an amrit (nectar) pot in his hands. As the brother of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari is especially fond of items in yellow metals, which is why purchasing gold is encouraged on this day.


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What To Buy On Dhanteras For Good Luck And Prosperity?



  • Gold and Silver: Purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras is considered extremely auspicious, as it is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune.

  • Broom: Buying a broom on Dhanteras symbolises the removal of negativity and is thought to invite positive energy into the home.

  • Salt: Adding salt to your purchases on this day is believed to bring blessings of prosperity and purification.

  • Betel Leaves (Paan): Bringing home five betel leaves on Dhanteras is a sign of respect to Goddess Lakshmi, who is traditionally offered these leaves in rituals.

  • Coriander Seeds: Known to symbolise prosperity, coriander seeds are another item recommended for purchase on Dhanteras to ensure a bountiful future.

  • Lakshmi Feet (Lakshmi Charan): Bringing symbolic Lakshmi footprints into the home on this day is a way of inviting Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, into the household for ongoing blessings.

  • Lakshmi-Ganesh Idols: Finally, purchasing idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Dhanteras is a long-standing custom that brings the blessings of both deities for prosperity and wisdom.






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