Dhanteras is considered an auspicious day for purchasing items that bring prosperity. According to tradition, whatever you buy on this day is believed to multiply in value, bringing you wealth and happiness. This year, Dhanteras falls on October 29. While many people buy gold and silver, did you know there are other items you can buy for just 11 rupees that can bring blessings from Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber into your home? Here are five affordable items you can purchase on Dhanteras to invite fortune and positivity.
1. Betel Leaf (Paan)
Buying a betel leaf on Dhanteras and offering it to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari can bring blessings. Offer the leaf with devotion and use it during your Dhanteras puja. Betel leaves are dear to Goddess Lakshmi, and including them in the ritual is believed to ensure her special grace and support.
2. Areca Nut (Supari)
Another item you can consider buying on Dhanteras is the areca nut. This small offering pleases Goddess Lakshmi, so after purchasing, offer it to her during the puja. Then, wrap the nut in a red or yellow cloth and keep it in your safe or treasury. This act is thought to bring a thirteenfold increase in your wealth and ensure the goddess’s favor.
3. Sugar Candy (Batasha)
Bringing home sugar candy on Dhanteras and offering it first to Goddess Lakshmi in the puja is believed to be auspicious. After the offering, distribute the candies among as many people as possible, as sharing these sweets amplifies the blessings you receive from the goddess.
4. Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya)
Dhanteras is an ideal day to buy coriander seeds, which are cherished by Goddess Lakshmi and associated with the planet Mercury. Mercury governs career and business, so purchasing coriander on Dhanteras is believed to enhance professional and financial growth. After offering them in your puja, plant the seeds in a pot, as their growth symbolizes a prosperous future.
5. Light 13 Lamps
Finally, purchasing oil lamps and lighting at least 13 on Dhanteras holds special significance. The number 13 is auspicious on this day, symbolizing growth and prosperity. Lighting these lamps is thought to attract positive energy and increase the fruits of your labor thirteenfold.
By including these simple items in your Dhanteras celebrations, you may invite wealth, prosperity, and divine blessings into your home, setting the stage for a prosperous year ahead.
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