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Join NowDhanteras 2025: As the festive lights begin to twinkle, India braces for Diwali, the magnificent festival of lights. The five-day extravaganza kicks off with Dhanteras, a day pulsating with themes of health, wealth, prosperity, and the strengthening of family bonds. Also known as Dhan Trayodashi, this day is synonymous with auspicious shopping, as families flock to the markets to make purchases that symbolize good fortune for the year ahead.
The shopping list for Dhanteras is steeped in tradition. Devotees buy items believed to attract the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, the purveyor of wealth. This sacred list often includes gold, silver, cowrie shells, lotus seeds, coriander, Gomti chakra, and turmeric. However, ancient wisdom also provides critical warnings about things you should never buy on certain days, even during a festival. This year, on Saturday, October 18, 2025, Dhanteras falls on a day governed by powerful cosmic energies, bringing forth a crucial rule that could make or break your festive fortunes.
The Unseen Danger in Your Shopping Cart: A Cosmic Warning
While Dhanteras is a celebration of abundance, a specific celestial alignment this year demands caution. The day falls on a Saturday, a day powerfully linked to Lord Shani (Saturn), the planet of karma and justice. According to Vedic astrology, purchasing certain items on this day can invite misfortune and displease the very deities you seek to honor. Two everyday items, both essential for Diwali celebrations, fall under this strict prohibition.
1. The Humble Broom (Jhadu): The Symbol of Lakshmi You Must Not Buy
The broom is a powerful symbol in Hindu households. It represents cleanliness, which is paramount for inviting Goddess Lakshmi into the home. On Dhanteras, buying a new broom signifies sweeping away poverty and negativity to make way for prosperity. However, the rulebook of astrology has a non-negotiable clause: never purchase a broom on a Saturday or a Tuesday.
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Why the Prohibition? Saturday is Lord Shani’s day, and Tuesday is associated with Mars (Mangal). Buying a broom on these days is believed to anger Goddess Lakshmi, causing her to “leave” the home. This can lead to unexpected financial losses, mounting debts, and a drain of household wealth. In essence, instead of sweeping poverty away, you risk sweeping your fortune right out the door.
2. Mustard Oil (Sarson ka Tel): The Fuel for Your Diyas, But a No-Go for Your Basket
Mustard oil is essential for lighting the traditional diyas (earthen lamps) that illuminate homes during Diwali. It’s a staple in every festive pantry. However, just like the broom, mustard oil has a deep connection to Lord Shani. On Saturdays, it is considered an act of great merit to donate mustard oil to appease Lord Shani and ward off his malefic effects.
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Why the Prohibition? Purchasing mustard oil for your own use on a Saturday is seen as taking on the negative energies associated with Saturn. Instead of receiving blessings, you might inadvertently attract hardship and obstacles. The rule is clear: Saturday is for giving oil, not for acquiring it.
The Solution: Don’t Panic, Plan Your Purchases Wisely
So, what should you do? The auspicious muhurat (timing) for Dhanteras extends beyond Saturday. The Trayodashi tithi begins at 12:18 PM on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and concludes at 1:51 PM on Sunday, October 19, 2025.
You can and should complete most of your Dhanteras shopping for gold, silver, and other auspicious items on Saturday during the Pradosh Kaal (the auspicious period after sunset). However, simply postpone the purchase of the broom and mustard oil until Sunday morning. Buying them before noon on Sunday will ensure you still receive the full blessings of the festival without inviting any negative cosmic influence.
Embrace the Blessings of Shani Pradosh Vrat
Coincidentally, this Dhanteras is also Shani Pradosh Vrat, a day dedicated to fasting and praying to Lord Shiva and Lord Shani for blessings. To maximize the positive energy, light a diya for Lord Shani in the evening. Additionally, light a lamp before Lord Shiva’s argha and add a few black sesame seeds to it. This simple ritual is believed to reduce the ill effects of any Shani Dosh in your horoscope, bring relief from chronic illness, and help clear outstanding debts.
This Dhanteras, shop with joy but also with wisdom. A little awareness can protect your home from unforeseen troubles and ensure your Diwali truly is a festival of light, happiness, and unbounded prosperity.
