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Some important things to be known on and for Dhanteras 2021

This year Dhanteras is falling on 2, November, Tuesday. Diwali begins with the festival of Dhanteras itself. It is said that the worship of Lord Dhanvantari has special significance on this day. Along with this, Kuber Dev and Maa Lakshmi are also worshipped. It is believed that on this day during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a lota in his hand. Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On this day people buy gold, silver, utensils, various ornaments etc. in auspicious time. It is said that whatever is bought on this day is doubled. Let us know what things should be shopping on the day of Dhanteras. Buy these things on the day of Dhanteras: 1. Gold and silver items -- Buying gold and silver on the day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious. It is said that the things that are bought on this day increase manifold. Not only this, you can also buy silver coins of Lakshmi-Ganesh on this day. 2. Broom -- Buying a broom on the day of Dhanteras is also considered auspicious. The broom is considered to be the form of Lakshmi ji. It is said that buying a broom on this day would get rid of any kind of financial trouble along with poverty, misery and health problems. 3. Vehicle -- It is auspicious to buy any vehicle on this day. So if you are thinking of buying a car, bike or scooter etc., then you can buy it. 4. Idol of Lakshmi Mata and Ganesh ji -- You should buy Lakshmi ji and Ganesh ji, who are worshiped on the day of Diwali, on the day of Dhanteras. If you do this then it will bring good luck, happiness and auspiciousness to you. It is auspicious to buy the idol of Goddess Lakshmi showering wealth on this day. 5. Brass-Copper Items -- According to scriptures, when Dhanvantari appeared during the churning of the ocean, he had a brass urn in his hands, which was filled with nectar. It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari is very fond of brass. Therefore, it is auspicious to buy brass items on this day. Do's And Don'ts to be Followed on Dhanteras: Chant 'Shree' and 'Shree Lakshmiaay namah' while praying to Goddess Lakshmi on this day. We worship Goddess Lakshmi on this day but also Lord Yamraj to prevent ourselves from 'Akaal mrityu' or premature death, one should light a big lamp outside your home in the name of Lord Yamraj. Make sure you take a bath first thing in the morning on the day of Dhanteras. Avoid wearing black and blue clothes on this festival. Pick for red, yellow coloured clothes instead. They are considered auspicious. Grind rice and turmeric powder together to get a coarse mixture. Use this to make a swastik on the main entrance of your house. Prepare any sweet dish at home and offer it as bhog (prasadam) to Goddess Lakshmi at home.  Dhanteras indicates the number (tithi) 13 and so one must light atleast 13 lamps in their homes during puja to please Goddess Lakshmi.  One should spend money on the day of Dhanteras as it is believed to bring back profits. However, it isn't a great idea to borrow money or pay back a loan on this day as it is considered inauspicious.  Don't buy oil, steel, iron, aluminium or glass products on this day.  Performing puja on Dhanteras and its following three days is believed to bring in a lot of luck and wealth. Why do people buy brooms on Dhanteras:: Lord Dhanvantari, Maa Lakshmi and Lord Kuber are worshiped on Dhanteras. Diwali, the festival of lights, begins from Dhanteras itself. Dhanteras is mainly dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari. On this day people worship God for their prosperity. It is told in Hindu scriptures that Lord Dhanvantari had appeared with the nectar urn during the churning of the ocean. There is an ancient tradition of buying precious metals like peepal, gold and silver on the day of Dhanteras. Apart from this, buying a broom (Palm broom) on the day of Dhanteras is also considered auspicious. It is said that by buying a broom on the day of Dhanteras, Lakshmi resides in the house and gets rid of financial constraints. Apart from this, it is also a custom that whenever you bring a new broom to the house, tie a white thread on it, so that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi remain in your house forever. According to religious beliefs, the broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, in which Goddess Lakshmi resides. On the day of Dhanteras, a broom is bought and brought and kept lying down. Keeping a broom standing is considered inauspicious. The broom should always be kept hidden and try not to touch it. It is considered disrespectful to Mother Lakshmi if she touches the broom with her feet. Broom is used to clean the dirt inside our house. Due to this, cleanliness remains inside the house, which is a big reason for the health of the family members. By staying clean there would be positivity in the house. Bring Wealth and Prosperity this Dhanteras with these Remedies. Establish Sfatik Laxmi Ganesha on a wooden stool on the morning of Dhanteras and worship daily Chant “Om Shreem Hream Kleam Lakshmi-Naraayanaa Namah” daily. This remedy will bring happiness, wealth and prosperity in house. Wear Shree Yantra around neck or establish it in temple on the day of Dhanteras. Worship Shree yantra daily till bhai dooj. Offer a copper square piece in the flowing water for 40 days if you are facing financial problems. Make a paste of turmeric and rice powder with water. Make Om or swastika sign on the main entrance door on the day of Dhanteras. Offer chapattis made of wheat to crows on Dhanteras, if you are facing problems in business and job.  Eat jaggery before leaving the house to achieve satisfaction, contentment and in your work. Buy Laxmi Ganesha coins on Dhanteras and keep it in your temple or cash counter. This will bring success and growth. Acharaya Sh. Kapil Maharaj Ji.