Written By: Priyanka Rajpal | Updated: Oct 16, 2017, 1:08 PM
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Since, it is Dhanteras therefore buying gold becomes traditionally mandatory and you must be very well verse with all the norms before you step ahead for buying gold in a jewellery shop. Get to know about the current gold rates, Hallmark, purity of gold and other aspects so that no local jewellery shopkeeper could fool you.
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There are a couple of things which are considered good and auspicious to be bought on Dhanteras. The list is as follows, electronics, silver utensils, gold jewellery, steel utensils, broom, accounts register, things relevant to your profession and coin with Goddess Laxmi on it.
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Following the same book of norms, here a couple of things that you must not buy on this auspicious day to avoid bad luck. The list is as follows: Empty utensils, sharp objects, automobiles, black colored things, gifts and glass products.
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Before you start off with the pooja on 17 October know the auspicious time for the same. According to Drik Panchang, Dhanteras Puja Muhurta is between 7:19 pm and 8:17 pm on 17 October. Durations of the puja would be for 58 Minutes and the Pradosh Kaal is from 17:45 to 20:17 while the Vrishabha Kaal starts from 19:19 to 21:14.
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Dhanteras is the celebrations of wealth and prosperity; it is believed that on this day Goddess Laxmi emerged with treasures during churning of the ocean. This is why Dhantryodashi is dedicated to worshipping Lord Kuber and Goddess Laxmi.
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The goddess of Lakshmi along with Lord Ganesha is worshipped to ensure harmony and prosperity... Whether you are poor or rich people from different walks of life invest in some forms of metal. Even, if you do not have money, you can buy any metal utensil. The puja is performed on the site where the wealth of the house is kept.
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