One of the most important festivals in India is Diwali. This festival of lights is celebrated for up to five days across the nation with the preparation of traditional foods, sweets, rangoli, vibrant lights, and traditional diyas.
This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 24, 2022. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on the Amavasya Tithi of Kartik month which commemorates the triumph of light over darkness. According to legend, when Lord Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana arrived back in Ayodhya, the people welcomed them by adorning their homes with lamps and diyas, which led to the celebration of Diwali.
Diwali five-day celebrations
Day 1: Dhanteras October - 22 & 23, Sunday
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdasi (Choti Diwali) - October 24, Monday
Day 3: Lakshmi Puja (Diwali Festival) - October 24, Monday
Day 4: Govardhan Puja- October 26, Wednesday
Day 5: Bhai Dooj - October 27, Thursday
Dhanteras 2022
This year Dhanteras or Dhana Trayodashi will be celebrated on October 22 and 23 2022. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival is celebrated on Trayodashi Tithi, or the thirteenth day, which is Krishna Paksha Kartik. Dhanteras not only marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations but is one of the most important parts of the festival. In Hindi, the term ‘Dhan’ means money and ‘teras’ means thirteen which clarifies, the day is the celebration of wealth on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin.
Things to buy on Dhanteras
Diwali celebrations begin on Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, which is incomplete without the purchase of suitable or say auspicious items that may bring good luck and wealth to your home.
Lakshmi Ganesh idols
Considering that Diwali is a festival dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, buying their idols is the perfect Dhanteras gift. You could go for both clay or metal idols.
Broom
A broom is another good thing that you can purchase on Dhanteras. According to Indian mythology, sweeping the house with a broom encourages the removal of negativity from the house and promotes the arrival of positivity. Additionally, it is also believed that the broom sweeps out poverty as well as negativity and makes way for the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi who is the Goddess of wealth. A broom purchase is an ideal approach to put your financial troubles to rest if you've been struggling financially.
Gold and Silver
On Dhanteras, people typically opt to purchase gold or silver. You could buy gold jewelry, coins, or kitchenware. The tradition of buying shiny metals goes back to the Yama story, in which the wife of King Hima's son was warned that he would die from a snake bite on the fourth day of their marriage, but she protected him by adorning the home with glittering lamps and ornaments to divert his attention. This is due to the legend that gold and silver can fend off any negative energy in addition to being seen as auspicious purchases.
Utensils
The buying of utensils is connected with Goddess Lakshmi and the tale of Samudra Manthan and Goddess Dhanvantri. According to traditional beliefs, choosing gold, silver, brass, or copper instead iron and steel is encouraged and the new utensils must also be filled with food or even water before you enter the house to ensure they will be filled all year long.
Gomti chakra
A Gomti chakra is another traditional lucky item that people wear. A rare sea snail called the Gomti Chakra can be found in the Gomti river. This lucky purchase is intended to bring the buyer great fortune in life. Additionally, it is designed to ward off any evil eye. After the Diwali puja, individuals customarily purchase 11 Gomti chakras and store them in their lockers.
Electronics & home equipment
You must purchase whatever electronics or home appliances you've been planning during Diwali. In addition, it is not only auspicious but there are lots of offers and discounts that make it a wise choice to buy. Among other electrical devices, people buy new phones, computers, speakers, TVs, microwaves, and refrigerators.
Items you should not buy on Dhanteras
There are certain things you must avoid buying during Dhanteras, these include, plastic or any sharp objects like scissors, knives, or pins. Apart from that, aluminium cookware is typically avoided because it is connected to Rahu or bad luck. Experts in astrology advise staying away from anything black because it is frequently associated with unluck.
