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News India Live, Digital Desk: The holy festival of Dhanteras brings happiness, prosperity and excitement of purchasing new things in the lives of all of us. Buying things like gold, silver, brass and utensils on this day is considered very auspicious, which brings blessings to the house throughout the year. But this time in 2025, such a coincidence is taking place, regarding which questions are arising in everyone’s mind: Dhanteras is falling on Saturday. In such a situation, the biggest question is whether it will be auspicious or inauspicious to buy iron things on the day of Dhanteras, which is also the day of Shani Dev? And if so, then how do we please Shani Dev?
It would be really interesting to know this, because often people avoid buying iron on Saturday.
Importance and shopping traditions of Dhanteras
The festival of Dhanteras is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kuber. It is believed that whatever new thing is brought home on this day, it returns thirteen times, that is, it increases. That’s why people buy everything from new brooms to new utensils, jewelery and vehicles. It is believed that this brings wealth and happiness throughout the year. On this day, people pray to strengthen their financial condition by doing special worship of Lord Kuber and Mother Lakshmi.
relation between saturday and iron
In our Hindu religion, Saturday is dedicated to Shanidev, the giver of karma. According to astrology, Shani Dev is considered the god of justice and he gives results to people according to their deeds. Often, there is a special significance attached to buying iron or donating iron on Saturday. Some people believe that iron should not be bought on Saturday, because it can increase the wrath of Saturn. Whereas some others please Shani Dev by donating iron. Considering this tradition, when Shani Dev’s day falls on Dhanteras 2025, doubt naturally arises regarding the purchase of iron.
So should one buy iron things on Dhanteras or not?
Pundits and astrologers have slightly different opinions on this. Some astrologers believe that since Dhanteras is a very auspicious day in itself, shopping on this day does not have a negative impact on the date. Some scholars believe that in order not to displease Shanidev, one should avoid buying sharp or sharp objects made of iron on Dhanteras. However, if you buy iron items that are in daily use, such as agricultural equipment, new utensils (which are usually mixed with other metals), or construction-related items, it is not as taboo. The most important thing is what your intentions are.
If it is mandatory for you to buy iron on this day, like a new fridge or washing machine, then instead of buying the iron item directly, first buy a small piece of some other metal (like copper), and only then buy the iron item. This is a symbolic method which is believed to reduce the negative impact.
How to please Shanidev?
Since Dhanteras is falling on Saturday this year, it becomes even more important to keep Shanidev happy and seek his blessings:
- Visit Shani Temple: On the morning of Dhanteras, go to Shani temple, light a mustard oil lamp and chant the mantra ‘Om Sham Shanaishcharaya Namah’.
- Donate items related to Shani: Donate black sesame seeds, mustard oil, urad dal, black cloth or iron items (new or clean) to a needy person. This donation is considered helpful in reducing the ill effects of Saturn.
- Help the poor: On this day, Shanidev becomes extremely happy by helping the poor and helpless, because Shanidev is considered the god of the poor and hardworking people.
- Worship of Peepal tree: Light a mustard oil lamp under the Peepal tree and go around it.
- Donation of remaining iron: Even if you buy an iron thing, donate a little iron to a needy person on the same day or donate some new thing made of iron.
Ultimately, the day of Dhanteras is a day of auspiciousness and happiness. Celebrate this festival with faith in your faith and belief and by following the correct rules. This time, due to Dhanteras being on Saturday, you will get the blessings of Shani Dev and the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi will also remain.
