Dhanteras 2025: 7 Things You Must Never Buy on Dhantrayodashi - Avoid These Costly Mistakes

Dhanteras 2025: 7 Things You Must Never Buy on Dhantrayodashi - Avoid These Costly Mistakes

Dhanteras 2025: Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi, it marks the beginning of the Diwali festival and is considered one of the most auspicious days in the Hindu calendar. Celebrated on the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik Maas, this sacred festival is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari (the god of Ayurveda).

On Dhanteras devotees pray for wealth, health, prosperity and overall well-being. While many people purchase gold, silver, new property, electronics and vehicles on this day, certain items are considered inauspicious to buy. Observing these customs ensures that the festival brings positive energy and fortune into your home.

This year, Dhanteras 2025 will be observed on October 18, making it the perfect day to plan your purchases carefully. Here are 7 inauspicious items you must avoid buying on Dhantrayodashi to prevent financial or spiritual setbacks.

1. Items Made of Glass: Items made of glass, mirrors, or crystal are considered inauspicious on Dhanteras. Glass is linked to Rahu, symbolizing instability. Buying glassware or decorative glass items may invite negative energy into the home, making it better to avoid them entirely.
2. Ghee and Oil: Although ghee and oil are essential household items, purchasing them on Dhanteras is not recommended. According to Hindu astrology, buying ghee or oil on this day can lead to financial difficulties. If required, it is advisable to purchase these items a day in advance.
3. Sharp Objects: Knives, scissors, pins, needles, and other sharp or pointed objects should not be bought on Dhanteras. Such items are believed to cut off the flow of prosperity and attract negativity. Always avoid purchasing sharp items to ensure continued good fortune.
4. Black-Colored Items: Black is considered a color of bad luck, mourning, and negativity in Hindu beliefs. Buying black clothes or black-colored items on Dhanteras is discouraged, as it may bring gloom instead of prosperity.
5. Leather Products: Purchasing leather goods like belts, wallets, or bags is considered inauspicious on Dhanteras. Leather is associated with Lord Shani (Saturn), and buying leather items on this sacred day can invite Saturn’s malefic effects.
6. Empty Utensils: Bringing empty utensils or vessels home on Dhanteras is believed to be inauspicious. If you purchase pots, pitchers, or vases, make sure to fill them with sweets, grains, or coriander seeds. This symbolizes abundance and ensures positive energy enters your home.
7. Items Made of Iron: Iron items are linked with Saturn (Shani), and purchasing iron on Dhanteras can attract negative effects. If necessary, you can order iron items on Dhanteras and bring them home the next day to avoid inauspicious consequences.

By carefully following the traditional Dhanteras guidelines, you ensure that the festival starts on an auspicious note, inviting wealth, health and happiness into your life.

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