Here are 5 things that people don’t buy during Dhanteras because they are considered inauspicious for Dhanteras shopping.
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New Delhi: Dhanteras, largely celebrated in North and West India, is considered to be an auspicious day for buying gold, silver and other valuables. Dhanteras marks the time when families invest in gold, a symbol of good fortune, wealth, and future security.
However, it is popularly believed, or being practiced as conventions that people usually do not buy certain things during Dhanteras. Here are 5 things that people don’t buy during Dhanteras because they are considered inauspicious for Dhanteras shopping.
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Iron
Usually people don’t buy iron or products, utensils made up of iron during Dhanteras.
Steel
Steel is also considered inauspicious during Dhanteras. Hence many people avoid buying steel utensils or items during Dhanteras, and instead opt for utensils made of copper or brass.
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Glass
Glassware or items made up of glass are also considered inauspicious during Dhanteras. In conventional belief, rahu is associated with glass hence they avoid buying it during Dhanteras. So many crockery enthusiasts drop their purchase and keep it for some other time.
Sharp objects
It is a common belief that one should not buy sharp objects during Dhanteras. So things like knives, scissors, and other sharp objects are usually avoided while doing Dhanteras shopping.
Oil/Ghee
It is a customary practice among people that they don’t buy oil or Ghee during Dhanteras. They usually make sure that the house has enough back up of the supply so that families don’t have to purchase oil or ghee on Dhanteras.
