Dhanteras 2025 Shopping Guide: Dhanteras marking the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities is here. The festival associated with wealth and prosperity, it’s time to prepare your shopping bags as this is the day when people head out to shopping malls and markets for festive shopping. This year, Dhanteras, the festival of wealth and prosperity is being celebrated on Saturday, October 18, 2025. On this day, Lord Kubera and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped and it is considered auspicious to buy Gold and Silver. Planning your shopping list in advance can save you from last-minute rush. If you are still not sure, what to buy tomorrow, we have got you covered.
While gold and silver are the most popular items on the list, if you are looking for budget-friendly options to buy, there are several other things that are equally auspicious and can be considered for Dhanteras shopping.
Also, there are certain items that are best avoided on Dhanteras to prevent attracting negative energy or buying things that do not align with the spirit of the festival.
Auspicious items to buy on Dhanteras
Gold and silver
Buying gold and silver coins, jewellery, or utensils is considered auspicious during Dhanteras as this symbolises welcoming wealth and prosperity to your house. Coins engraved with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are particularly considered auspicious.
Copper or brass utensils
If not gold and silver, people add kitchenware to your household on Dhanteras to attract blessings and good luck. It is advised not to bring these utensils empty, but fill them with grains, rice, or water, to send the right signal to the universe.
Lakshmi-Ganesha idols
Available in a wide range of prices, it is customary to buy Lakshmi-Ganesha idols on Dhanteras. Lord Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles, while Goddess Lakshmi symbolises wealth and abundance. Bringing these deities some in any size is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune all year long.
Broom
While this may seem like an odd item to buy on an auspicious occasion, it has a powerful significance. A symbol of cleanliness and Goddess Lakshmi’s presence, it is thought to sweep away financial troubles and negativity. Anyone can buy the humble broom, and you do not even need to step into crowded spaces to buy it.
Coriander seeds
In case of any emergency, if you are not able to step out, offering a handful of coriander seeds to Goddess Lakshmi is considered very auspicious during Dhanteras as it signifies fertility and abundance.
Electronics and vehicles
If you are thinking of buying any new gadget, appliance or automobiles, Dhanteras is the perfect occasion. Anything that symbolises wealth and luxury can be purchased on this day.
Things to avoid buying
While certain items bring luck and wealth, others may attract negative energy. Here are items you should avoid buying on Dhanteras.
Iron and steel items: Be careful about not buying decoration items or steel utensils on the day of Dhanteras as they are considered inauspicious. It is believed they are associated with Lord Shani (Saturn) and can bring hardship or imbalance.
Glass, mirrors, or crystals: Remove these items from your Dhanteras shopping list as they symbolize fragility and instability and can bring bad luck, as per religious beliefs.
Sharp objects: Knives, scissors, or blades are not your ideal purchases on Dhanteras.
Oil or ghee: It is believed that these items flow out easily and it may symbolise draining of wealth and thus they must not be bought on Dhanteras.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational and festive purposes only. The beliefs and practices mentioned are based on cultural traditions surrounding Dhanteras.
