Dhanteras 2025: Why are gold, silver and new utensils bought on Dhanteras?

News Topical, Digital Desk : The festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of lights (Diwali), which brings happiness, prosperity, and new beginnings. The tradition of buying gold, silver, and utensils on this day dates back to ancient times. It is believed that during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the pot of nectar, which is why this date is called 'Dhan Trayodashi'. Since then, buying metal and new items on this day has been considered auspicious. But have you ever wondered why the tradition of buying gold, silver, and new utensils is followed on this day.

Religious significance of Dhan Trayodashi

According to Hindu scriptures, on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of Kartik month, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the pot of nectar. He held a golden pot in his hands, hence the name "Dhan Trayodashi." Lord Dhanvantari is considered the god of Ayurveda and health. Therefore, this day has become a symbol of wishing for both health and prosperity. It is believed that purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils on this day brings blessings from Goddess Lakshmi, increasing wealth, prosperity, and good fortune to the home. 

People buy not only jewelry but also copper, brass, and steel utensils on this day, as these metals are considered symbols of purity and positive energy. However, buying iron or black items is considered inauspicious, as they reflect planetary negativity. Dhanteras is celebrated with the belief that every auspicious beginning today will bring immense prosperity in the future.

Auspicious works to be done on Dhanteras?

Dhanteras is considered a day of happiness, prosperity, and health. Taking some simple yet effective measures on this day can bring positive energy and happiness into your home.

1. Cleaning the house:

Keeping your home thoroughly clean is considered auspicious. Cleaning removes negative energy and creates an atmosphere of peace and happiness within the home.

2. Light the lamp:

Lighting lamps at doors, windows, and key areas spreads light and positive energy into the home. This invites Goddess Lakshmi and happiness.

3. Install Kuber Yantra:

Keeping a yantra of Kubera, the god of wealth, in your home increases wealth and prosperity. It symbolizes financial stability and prosperity.

4. Ayurvedic herbs:

Dhanvantari is the protector of Ayurveda. Keeping Ayurvedic herbs at home and consuming them on this day is beneficial for health.

5. Donate:

Donating food, clothes or other essential items to the needy brings blessings and increases the feeling of satisfaction and compassion in the mind.

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