Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day festival of Diwali. On this day, families purchase gold and silver or something new. According to Vastu Shastra, gold and silver are more than precious metals. They represent stored wealth, security and family fortune.

That is why their placement matters. Vastu suggests storing new gold and silver jewellery in a safe or locker in the South-West corner. This direction is believed to prevent instability and help retain what has been earned.

Let’s understand which directions are best for storing gold and silver jewellery after Dhanteras, according to Vastu.

The Right Vastu Directions For Dhanteras Gold And Silver

According to Vastu, the best direction to place the gold and silver is the South-West zone of the master bedroom. This element represents stability and long-term retention of wealth.

Make sure the door of the locker, when it opens, faces North (ruled by Lord Kuber) or East (symbolises growth)

Note: Never place a locker or safe in the North-West corner, as it is associated with the air element, which brings instability. South-East is also not suitable because it is associated with the fire element, which can lead to conflicts and risk of theft or loss.

The best direction to place the gold and silver is the South-West zone of the master bedroom (Image: Pexels)

How To Store And Protect New Jewellery?

Buying precious metals is step one, but maintaining their pristine quality after puja is step two. Here are a few things one should do to protect their new jewellery:

1. Never store gold and silver together in the same section. Silver oxidises and releases gases that can affect the colour of gold or dull its shine over time.

2. Keep delicate chains and studded jewellery in individual sections to prevent scratch marks.

3. Drop a food-grade silica gel pouch inside your metal safe to absorb moisture. This prevents silver from tarnishing during the winter months after Diwali.

4. Never store new jewellery in cheap PVC bags. They release chemicals over time, as they turn silver black and degrade gold polish.

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Do’s And Don’ts Of Storing Valuables After Dhanteras

Here are some do's and don'ts that you should keep in mind while storing jewellery at your home after Dhanteras:

Do This

Avoid This

Locker facing North or East

Locker door opening South

Keep a neat, clean safe interior

Placing trash, old bills, or clutter inside the safe

Wrap silver in anti-tarnish cloth

Storing items directly under a beam or structural column

Placing a mirror inside the safe, as it doubles wealth visually

Placing the safe directly opposite a bathroom wall

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So, this is how you can store your valuable metals like gold and silver after buying them on Dhanteras.

FAQs

1. Can we keep gold jewellery in the puja room permanently?

No. Though it is auspicious to place new gold on the puja altar during Dhanteras and Lakshmi Puja, Vastu advises moving it to a secured locker in the South-West corner after the festivities conclude.

2. Which day after Dhanteras should I move jewellery to the safe?

You can safely move your gold and silver into your home locker right after the Bhai Dooj puja ends, as it marks the formal completion of the Diwali festive cycle.

3. Is it good to keep jewellery in the bedroom?

Yes, if the bedroom or the storage unit is in the South-West part of the home. Direction matters more than the room type.