North India Statesman
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News India Live, Digital Desk: The festival of Dhanteras, falling on Krishna Trayodashi of Kartik month, marks the beginning of Diwali. This is not only a day of buying utensils, but also a festival to please Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. The tradition of buying some special things at auspicious time on this day has been going on for centuries, and one of them is a very special thing – whole corianderYes, coriander, which is a common spice in our kitchen, but it has a very special significance on Dhanteras.
Why buy coriander on Dhanteras and what is its importance?
Actually, buying coriander and taking measures related to it on the day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious. Coriander is associated with prosperity, good luck and wealth growth. It is considered the favorite of Goddess Lakshmi. From its leaves to its seeds, it is considered to bring happiness and prosperity in life. It is believed that buying coriander on Dhanteras brings prosperity in the house throughout the year and there is no shortage of money and grains.
Some special remedies related to coriander:
- Pile of Coriander and Lakshmi Puja: Buy whole coriander on the day of Dhanteras. While performing puja, offer some whole coriander to Goddess Lakshmi. After that, tie the remaining coriander in a red cloth and keep it in your safe or place where you keep your money. It is believed that doing this increases wealth and the coffers always remain full.
- Coriander seeds in water: Some people sow a handful of coriander seeds in an earthen pot and water it daily. If new plants grow from those seeds after Dhanteras, then it is considered very auspicious, it is considered a sign of increase in wealth and prosperity in the house.
- Coriander and Coin: Make a bundle by placing some whole coriander and some coins (like Rs 5 or Rs 10) in a clean red cloth. Keep it in the safe after the puja on Diwali. It is said that this remedy attracts money.
- Immersion of coriander in river (at some places): At some places, on the day of Dhanteras, a little bit of whole coriander is thrown into flowing water (river or pond), so that poverty goes away from the house and the flow of money continues.
What other things are auspicious to buy?
It is considered very auspicious to buy not only coriander but also some other things on Dhanteras:
- Metal objects: It is auspicious to buy utensils made of gold, silver or brass (one should not bring an empty vessel, fill it with grains or water).
- Broom: Buying a new broom removes negative energy and poverty from the house.
- Coriander: Coriander for the remedies mentioned above.
- Dhanvantari Yantra or Statue: To stay healthy, you can buy an idol or yantra of Lord Dhanvantari.
The main purpose of shopping on this day is not just to buy goods, but to invite prosperity, health and auspiciousness into your home. If these measures are followed with true devotion, positive results are definitely obtained.
