Dhanteras 2021: What You Should Buy? What You Should Not Buy?

The festival of Dhanteras commemorates the birth of Lord Dhanvantari, who taught humanity about Ayurveda. Traditionally, in Indian households, they conduct a puja in the evening worshiping the god of health to get rid of ailments. The goddess of wealth, Laxmi, and God of knowledge, Ganesh is worshiped on this auspicious festival. The festival is also called Dhantrayodashi and is generally celebrated just ahead of Diwali. The word Dhanteras means 'Dhan' which is wealth and 'teras' meaning thirteenth, marking the 13th day of Krishna Paksha. It is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the month Ashwin and two days prior to Diwali. 

People across the nation buy gold or steel items mainly on this day. It is also believed that on this day sharp objects lie, knife, scissors should not be purchased, also including oil or ghee. Dhanteras means wealth and it is considered to be a holy day to invest in metals like gold, silver, or steel utensils.

It is also believed that wearing 'black' colored outfits on this day is considered to be bad luck. Wearing colorful clothes such as bright colors is considered lucky. Wearing red is said to be the most suitable as it will bring out the best in you and also enhance your confidence and attractiveness. 

Various sorts of traditional dishes are cooked on this day. Such as Samosa. A crispy and spicy samosa is something to which nobody can say no to! murukku, Gulab jamun and many more. The following of not consuming liquor and nonvegetarian food is an old traditional custom. 

This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on 2nd November across the country. Hefty discounts are given to the customers in Jeweler shops signifying the amount of purchase throughout the country.