which things are lucky to purchase on Dhanteras and what not to purchase on this day?

Dhanteras; which things are lucky to purchase on Dhanteras and what not to purchase on this day? How to attract money on Dhanteras?

Dhanteras, also known as dhanatrayodashi is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in most of India. It is celebrated on the 13th lunar day of Krishna paksh in the Hindu calendar month of ashwin or kartika. 

On this day, there is a boom in the market, it is believed that buying new things attracts goddess Lakshmi in the house who is the symbol of money.

On Dhanteras people purchase gold, silver,copper,brass etc utensils to fill with food or water before entering the house. Lakshmi and Ganesh idols made of clay or metal are regarded as auspicious purchases during Dhanteras.

People go for silver coins, silver jewellery and silver utensils such as cutlery and plates on this day to attract good luck and wealth.

Remember it's believed that you shouldn't bring home empty utensils and fill them with food or water first, buying a broom on this day is considered lucky as it symbolizes the removal of financial worries.

Glassware or items made up of glass are considered inauspicious to buy, also avoid buying sharp objects such as knives,scissors,pins and similar items. People may also avoid black items as they think it is the symbol of bad fortune or bad luck.

People also purchase Salt on this day. Salt is a symbol of purity and preservation. It is cleansing in nature and keeps away negative energies from the space and it is a tradition in many families to sprinkle salt near the entrance and the corner to keep evil away.

Buying gold is a way of inviting Lakshmi into the house to attract wealth and lots of money. In Indian culture gold is a symbol of richness, security and good luck. It is considered as a day for buying gold as long as the money coming in a family goes throughout the year.

It is traditionally believed that purchasing valuable things on this day brings prosperity, wealth and good fortune.

Traditionally, people would wash their money on this day in their homes, people literally wash coins in milk and water and worship goddess Lakshm,i it can also be said that to give or distribute money to the poor and needy is a way of washing your wealth.

This day is a celebration aimed at increasing wealth and prosperity; it engages themes of cleansing renewal and the securing of auspiciousness as embodied by goddess Lakshmi.