Sunday, October 23, 2011

On Dhanteras, buying precious metal is supposed to be auspicious.

On Dhanteras, buying precious metal is supposed to be auspicious.
Since the Gods say so... Enjoy!


THE FESTIVAL of Diwali is a five-day long affair hat starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj.
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According to the Hindu Calendar, Dhanteras falls n the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin (October/November).
Legend has it that on Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi in her owl form, praying to her to bless them with prosperity and well being.
Lakshmi Puja is usually done in the evening, diyas are lit to drive away any evil spirits and people also decorate their houses with colourful rangolis.
On Dhanteras, it is considered auspicious to purchase gold or silver coins, jewellery and new utensils. The belief is that bringing home some form of precious metal on this day will keep us prosperous throughout the year.
Here's an idea of what you could pick up.

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