Dhanteras, which marks the beginning of the festival of lights, is being celebrated today on 18 October. It is also known as Dhan Trayodashi. Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped on this day. Lord Dhanvantari is considered to be the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to mythology, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the nectar pot. For this reason this day is considered a symbol of health and prosperity. Buying some items on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious, but it is also important to follow some rules on this day, it is said that some things should not be given to anyone on the day of Dhanteras. Let us know what those things are and what is the reason given behind them.
Sugar : Dhanteras Giving sugar from one’s kitchen on this day is considered inauspicious. It is said that sugar is a symbol of sweetness and happiness. It is believed that if you give sugar to someone on the day of Dhanteras, you hand over the sweetness and happiness of your home to someone else. Therefore, definitely buy sugar on Dhanteras, but do not give it to anyone on the night of Dhanteras.
Money : Dhanteras is the day of worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. Lending money to anyone on this day is not considered auspicious. It is believed that by doing this Goddess Lakshmi also leaves the house.
Salt : Salt is considered a symbol of purity and balance. But giving salt from your kitchen to someone on the day of Dhanteras is considered equivalent to handing over the energy and stability of your life to others. Apart from this, salt is extracted from the sea, hence it is considered to be related to Goddess Lakshmi.
Milk and Curd: It is believed that one should not give milk or curd from one’s kitchen to anyone on the night of Dhanteras. It is also believed that giving milk or curd on this day affects the direction of the planets. Milk and curd are also symbols of auspiciousness and purity. Therefore, it is not considered good to give them to others on an auspicious day like Dhanteras.
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