Dhaniya is considered the symbol of wealth and is offered to Goddess Lakshmi. It is considered auspicious to buy coriander seeds (dhania) on the occasion of Dhanteras. Also, earthen lamps are lit at the entrance and in the entire household, to drive out the evil energy and Lord Yama. On this day, a Chaumukhi – a square diya with four wicks – is lit up at the main entrance door of the house in the evening. Hence, people buy it to welcome the Goddess of wealth to their homes. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi is associated with Gomti Chakra, the white coloured sea shell which has small circles. Finally an aarti is performed,” Parmar elaborates. People also buy new gold or silver, on this day. “Many people also take out their gold and silver items from their lockers and clean it with honey, holy water, curd and milk. Small footprints, using vermilion, symbolising the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, are made near the entrance of the home as part of the Dhanteras pooja. Along with fresh flowers and prasad, one offers wheat and various pulses. However, one must not do a griha pravesh on this day.Ī Dhanteras puja is performed in the evening. Dhanteras is an auspicious time to buy property or give token money for a new house. ![]() “It is believed that any purchases, whether it may be gold or property, will flourish and bring prosperity, if bought on this auspicious day,” adds Parmar. People also buy gold or silver, utensils and electronic appliances, on this day,” says Mumbai-based Nitien Parmar of VastuPlus. However, ideally, one must not perform a griha pravesh on this day. “Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi, which is celebrated two days before Diwali, is an auspicious time to buy property or give token money for a new house. ![]() So, one prays to Dhanawantri, the deity of health, for good health and wealth in life,” explains states Jayshree Dhamani, a Vastu Shastra and astrology expert. It is said that on this day, Dhanwantari arouse from Lord Vishnu’s Samudra Manthan, or churning of the ocean, with a pot of life-giving nectar. “Dhanteras is the day of incarnation of Dhanwantari, the God of health. The word Dhanteras is derived from two words – ‘Dhan’, meaning wealth and ‘Teras’, which signifies the 13th day of the Krishna Paksh, of the lunar month Kartik. ![]() It is believed that whatever ones buys on this day, reaps rich benefits. ![]() Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. Dhanteras is one of the most auspicious days of the year.
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