Whose worship on Dhanteras will bring wealth, prosperity and health
The holy festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated with gaiety and devotion across the country this year on October 29, 2024. This auspicious day, on the Trayodashi date of Kartik month, is the festival of worship of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. It is believed that on this day Goddess Lakshmi blesses every household with happiness, prosperity, and wealth. People consider the purchase of gold, silver, utensils and other precious items auspicious on this day. Also, health and longevity are wished by worshiping Lord Dhanvantari.
On this occasion, Shri Raj Mahajan has released a video on his YouTube channel, in which he explains which things are considered auspicious to buy on Dhanteras and which things should be avoided.
What to buy on Dhanteras:
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Betel leaves: Shri Raj Mahajan says that it is auspicious to buy five betel leaves on Dhanteras, as they are dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Bring these leaves home and offer them to Lakshmiji on Diwali, and next day flow them in running water.
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Coriander: Buy whole coriander on Dhanteras and offer it in Lakshmi Puja and keep it in the place where you keep your money. It is considered a symbol of prosperity, but do not use the coriander used in the puja in food, rather feed it to a cow.
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Feet of Lakshmi Ji: According to Shri Mahajan Ji, two pairs of feet of Lakshmi Ji should be brought home on Dhanteras. Keep one pair at the main door and the other in the direction of the place of worship.
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Clay idol of Lakshmi-Ganesh: Buy different clay idols on Dhanteras. Worship the new idol every year and immerse the old idol.
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Broom: Broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi and it is very auspicious to bring it home on Dhanteras. Keep the broom hidden, so that you get its auspicious results.
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Kheel-batasha: These are prepared from the new crop and are considered a symbol of prosperity. New rice on Diwali brings wealth and prosperity in the house.
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Metal: It is auspicious to buy gold, silver, copper, bronze and brass on this day. Apart from this, buy an earthen pot or surahi and fill it with water on Diwali and keep it in the north direction.
What not to buy on Dhanteras:
- Steel and aluminum: These are not considered pure metals and are under the influence of Rahu. Therefore, one should avoid buying utensils made of these metals on Dhanteras.
- Fake jewelry: Buying fake jewelry can bring poverty in the house. Guru ji says to buy real jewelry on this day.
- Glass, plastic and porcelain: Glass and porcelain items are considered dangerous. Do not buy plastic items on this day as it hinders blessings.
Whom to worship on Dhanteras:
Shri Raj Mahajan says that on this day one should worship Lord Dhanvantri, Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi. Dhanvantri is considered to be the god of Ayurvedacharya and Amrit Kalash, while Kubera is the god of wealth. Worshiping them brings health, prosperity and happiness in the house.