Dhanteras 2024: Can`t Buy Gold Or Silver? Buy These 7 Auspicious Things Instead

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OCTOBER 25,2024

The country is gearing up for one of the biggest festivals, Diwali, as it is just around the corner. The first day of the festival begins with one of the most auspicious days, Dhanteras. This is the day when devotees pray to Lord Kuber, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Dhanvantri for financial abundance and prosperity.

The festival of lamps, lights, festive cleaning, delectable food, and bringing families together is just days away. Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 29, two days before the main festival begins.

Buying gold and silver is considered highly auspicious. These precious metals are symbols of prosperity and financial security. Gold jewellery, coins, or even silver utensils are believed to bring good luck.

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However, with skyrocketing gold rates, it becomes almost impossible for a middle-class family to buy these metals. If you're wondering what else you can buy to attract affluence and fortune, here's a list of seven other things you can buy on Dhanteras 2024.

1. Shami Plant

Said to be dear to Goddess Lakshmi herself, bringing home a Shami plant on Dhanteras and lighting a ghee diya under it during Kartik is believed to invite the goddess's blessings.

According to Vastu, place the plant in the east, south, west, or northeast corner of your house to attract victory and auspiciousness in your house.

2. Haldi (turmeric)

Associated with Jupiter, buying Haldi on Dhanteras is thought to attract good health, wealth, and abundance for the family all year around.

3. Pair of Elephants

Maa Lakshmi is also known as Gajalakshmi. Placing a pair of elephants in the north or east directions of your home is believed to bring her blessings. Just ensure that the elephants' trunks are upwards.

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4. Kesar (saffron)

Dear to Lord Vishnu and Maa Lakshmi, offering sweets made of Kesar is believed to bring abundance and prosperity to the house.

5. Shree Yantra

A symbol of Maa Lakshmi's energy, placing it on Dhanteras is thought to bring wealth and remove Vastu doshas from home.

6. Gomti Chakra and Kaudi

Found in the sea and associated with the goddess of luck, purchasing and placing these in your puja ghar is believed to attract her blessings.

7. Broom

It symbolises sweeping away negativity and inviting Maa Lakshmi into the home it is auspicious to buy a little broom for Diwali amd Dhanteras.

Radio City wishes you a very happy and prosperous Diwali.