Lucknow: Dhanteras, a festival that falls two days before Diwali, is considered very important. Dhanteras is considered the day of Dhan Kuber. On this day, Kuber is pleased and showers wealth. This year Dhanteras is on October 29. Astrologers say that shopping on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious, but certain things should not be bought on this day.
On this day, there are many people who bring steel utensils home, whereas this should be avoided. Steel is not a pure metal. Rahu also has a greater effect on it. You should only buy natural metals. Only brass can be purchased from man-made metals.
On Dhanteras, some people also buy aluminum utensils or goods. Rahu also has a greater effect on this metal. Aluminum is considered an indicator of bad luck. Avoid bringing any new aluminum item home on the festival. According to some astrologers, iron is considered to be the factor of Shani Dev. Therefore, do not make the mistake of buying things made of iron on Dhanteras. Doing so does not bring the blessings of Dhan Kuber on the festival.
Avoid buying sharp objects on Dhanteras. Buying knives, scissors or any sharp weapon on this day should be strictly avoided. Buying these things on Dhanteras is not considered auspicious.
On Dhanteras, some people bring home things made of plastic. Plastic does not bring prosperity. Therefore, do not bring home any kind of item made of plastic on Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, one should avoid buying utensils or bouquets made of ceramic (chinese clay) etc. These things do not have durability, due to which there is a lack of prosperity in the house. Therefore, do not buy things made of ceramic at all.
On Dhanteras, some people buy glass utensils or other things. Glass is considered to be related to Rahu, so one should avoid buying it on Dhanteras. Glass items should also not be used on this day.
One should avoid bringing home black colored things on Dhanteras. Dhanteras is a very auspicious day, while black color has always been considered a symbol of misfortune. Therefore, avoid buying black colored things on Dhanteras. If you are planning to buy any utensil or item of use on the day of Dhanteras, then keep in mind that do not bring it home empty. Before bringing the utensil home, fill it with water, rice or any other material.
Along with this, if you are going to buy things like oil or ghee on the day of Dhanteras, then be a little cautious. Such things may be adulterated and one should avoid buying impure things on this day. If you use refined oil at home, then avoid buying that too on this day.
