Dhanteras on Nov 6: items tradition says to avoid giving or exchanging on the festival

Dhanteras holds a special place in the Diwali festivities. This year it will be celebrated on Friday, November 6. On this day Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera are worshipped. It is believed that buying gold, silver, utensils and new items brings happiness and prosperity to the home. Along with shopping, it is also considered important to keep some things in mind.

According to religious belief, exchanging certain items on this day is considered inauspicious. It is said that the exchange of items such as salt, oil and cash should be avoided.

First, the auspicious timings. The Trayodashi tithi begins at 9:30 am on November 6 and ends at 11:45 am on November 7. For shopping, the time after 9:30 am on November 6 is auspicious. The auspicious time for puja is from 6:19 pm to 8:17 pm. The Pradosh Kaal will run from 5:49 pm to 8:23 pm.

On salt: according to religious belief, salt is linked to positivity in the home and to financial stability. It is therefore said that dealing in salt on this day could affect the prosperity of the household. It is also believed that lending or donating salt to anyone on Dhanteras or Diwali is a good thing, the report notes.

Sharp and pointed objects such as knives, scissors, needles and pins should not be given as gifts. Such items are considered symbols of bitterness in relationships and of negativity in the home. Exchanging them on the day of the festival is therefore discouraged.

Iron is considered linked to the planet Saturn. It is therefore advised to avoid donating or gifting iron items. The belief is that doing so could affect the auspiciousness of the festival.

On the colour black, astrology says it is associated with Saturn and Rahu. The report says giving black clothes or other items to anyone on Dhanteras is considered auspicious. However, according to some beliefs, exchanging black items on this auspicious occasion is considered inauspicious.

Oil and ghee are linked to light, worship and prosperity. Donating them on this day is considered auspicious. It is also said that exchanging oil or ghee can have a positive effect on happiness and prosperity in the home.

The festival of Dhanteras is linked to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, who are regarded as symbols of wealth and prosperity. According to some beliefs, therefore, lending cash or coins on this day, as well as donating money, should be avoided. It is believed that this could cause a loss of wealth in the home.

Gifting items made of glass or mirrors should also be avoided. According to astrology, glass is associated with Rahu. Some people therefore consider exchanging such items on this day inauspicious.

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