Dhanteras 2022: 7 things you should not buy and why
Dhanteras, the auspicious Hindu festival, falls on the 13th Lunar Day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day people perform Lakshmi puja in the evening and light diyas (earthern lamps).
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Dhanteras, the festival of prosperity and wealth, will be observed on October 23 this year. 'Dhan' which means wealth, and 'Teras' which means 13th day. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, this day marks the start of the five-day long Diwali festival. On this day, people purchase brass, silver, and gold items since this practise is believed to bring ill luck. Here are a few things that you should not purchase on Dhanteras and why.(REUTERS)
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Iron: People should avoid buying items made of iron on Dhanteras since it is considered bad luck. According to astrologers, Lord Kuber, the god of wealth doesn't shower his blessings upon those who buy iron products on this day.(Unsplash)
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Steel: Another metal that is considered inauspicious during Dhanteras is steel since it is made of iron. You can buy utensils made of brass or copper.(ANI)
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Cars: If you are planning to buy a car on Dhanteras then you should probably drop the idea. You can get the car on that particular day but make sure you make the payment either a day prior to Dhanteras or after.(File Image)
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