Dhanteras 2025: 4 Things to Buy For Good Health & Prosperity
Every year, just days before Diwali, we witness everyone we know investing in silver and gold, or bringing home a new broom & some utensils. With this tradition, observed on Dhanteras, we mark the beginning of the most auspicious time of the year – Diwali.
We pray to Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Dhanvantari, hoping to invite abundance & prosperity into our lives, without realizing that celebrating Dhanteras is as much about attracting good health & well-being as it is about material wealth.
Let’s dive in to know why.
Emergence of Amrit: The Myth of Lord Dhanavantri
The origins of Dhanteras can be traced back to Samudra Manthan, the epic churning of the ocean of milk, from which emerged the elixir of immortality, Amrit. Carrying it was Lord Dhanavantri, who surfaced from the ocean, also holding the book of Ayurveda, the science of life.
Also said to have arisen from the ocean was Goddess Lakshmi, whose radiant arrival represents purity, abundance & hope.
This is the reason why Dhanteras is believed to be an auspicious occasion to attract both physical & emotional well-being as well as material wealth and prosperity.
Besides the two primary deities, Kubera, the god of wealth, and Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, are also worshipped on this auspicious day.
The Significance of Shopping on Dhanteras
It is a long-standing belief in Indian culture that buying specific things on Dhanteras is a way of welcoming prosperity & good health into our lives.
It is said that the things bought on this day multiply in abundance throughout the year, which is why a lot of people invest in precious material items like gold and silver.
Simply, this tradition is viewed as a ritual of prosperity and renewal.
4 Things to Buy on Dhanteras 2025
Among the many things one can invest in, the following are the four best things to buy that assure abundance of both wealth & good health.
- Lakshmi & Ganesh Idols
It is said that placing Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth & prosperity, and Lord Ganesh, the remover of all obstacles, together is very auspicious. Their combined blessings are sought for success in business or material ventures and a harmonious life.
Buying a Lakshmi Ganesh murti on Dhanteras is especially considered favorable as a mark of new financial beginnings.
- Utensils & Kitchenware
‘By buying utensils on Dhanteras, one never runs out of food and nourishment’ – this is the long-standing belief that urges people to buy kitchenware on this auspicious day.
For an abundance of nourishing food, it is advised to buy brass kitchenware. Metals like iron or steel should be avoided as they are considered to be unfavorable.
- Ghee or oil lamps
In Hinduism, diyas are considered auspicious as they bring light & symbolise victory over darkness and evil.
Buying and lighting oil or ghee diyas on Dhanteras is said to cleanse the space of any evil, ignorance or wrongdoing and attract goodness & prosperity by illuminating the space.
It is said that lighting 13 diyas on the day of Dhanteras in different corners of the home & mandir wards off evil energies, negative spirits, & ensures the protection of all family members.
- Gold or Silver
Dhanteras is considered the most favourable time to purchase precious metals like gold and silver. The belief is deeply ingrained in Indian culture, with many people holding off on buying jewelry and other precious ornaments until Dhanteras.
These metals have always been regarded as symbols of wealth and prosperity, but on Dhanteras, they are especially considered to enhance financial stability and growth. Shop for coins, jewelry, or even god idols like a Kuber statue to invite blessings.
Final Thoughts
Dhanteras is more than just a day for shopping – it’s a celebration of health and abundance. Rooted in rich mythology and age-old tradition, each item bought on this day carries deep symbolic meaning.
Whether it’s welcoming divine energy through idols, ensuring nourishment with kitchenware, dispelling darkness with diyas, or securing financial growth with precious metals – these rituals are about setting intentions for a prosperous year ahead.
As Dhanteras 2025 approaches, let your purchases be mindful, rooted in tradition and faith, and filled with the hope of wealth, wellness, and happiness for you and your loved ones.
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