- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 16 Oct 2025 01:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Dhanteras 2025: The festival of Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of Kartik, which is also the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda. On this day, it is customary to purchase utensils and metal items to commemorate the appearance of Lord Dhanvantari from the ocean. During the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari held a pot filled with nectar, a symbol of health and prosperity. The festival of Dhanteras marks the arrival of Diwali and symbolises the beginning of happy days ahead. This day is also called Dhantrayodashi and brings happiness and prosperity to people's lives. This year, Dhanteras falls on 18th October 2025.
On this auspicious day, individuals must purchase auspicious items on Dhanteras to amass good luck and invite the presence of Goddess Lakshmi in their homes. Below, we have mentioned a list of 7 auspicious things that must be purchased on Dhanteras:
Dhanteras 2025: 7 Auspicious Things You Must Purchase On Dhantrayodashi For Good Luck
1. Valuable Items Like Gold, Silver, Utensils And Vehicles
On the day of Dhanteras, you can buy gold, silver or utensils. Apart from this, you can bring a new vehicle home on this day. Additionally, buying the Kuber Yantra is very auspicious.
2. Coriander
Do not forget to buy whole coriander on the day of Dhantaras, offer coriander to Goddess Lakshmi and also sprinkle some coriander at the place where you keep your money.
3. Idols Of Lord Ganesha And Goddess Lakshmi
It is said that bringing the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha into the house on the day of Dhanteras ensures that there is never any shortage of happiness, peace and wealth in the house.
4. New Broom
You can also bring a broom into your home on Dhanteras. The broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi, and therefore, whenever you bring it home, it removes all negative energy from the house.
Dhanteras falls on the Trayodashi tithi of Krishna Paksha in Kartik Maas. Devotees purchase valuable items on this sacred festival. (Image Source: Freepik)
5. Lakshmi Charan Paduka
On the day of Dhanteras, you must buy Lakshmi Charan Paduka because it brings Goddess Lakshmi to your home.
6. Betel Leaves
On the day of Dhanteras, one should buy five betel leaves and bring them home and then offer them to Goddess Lakshmi. After the festival of Diwali is over, you should flow them in flowing water. It is said that by doing this ritual, there is never any shortage of wealth and grains in the house.
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7. Gomti Chakra
Buying a Gomati Chakra on the day of Dhanteras is also considered very auspicious as it pleases Goddess Lakshmi.
(Disclaimer: This content includes advice providing generic information only. It is in no way a substitute for qualified spiritual or astrological opinion. Always consult a specialist for more information before adopting any measures.)