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Dhanteras 2021: Buy these 5 auspicious items on this day

Here are a few things apart from gold or silver which you can buy on Dhanteras to bring good luck, wealth and prosperity on your way.

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Dhanteras 2021

By: Kritika Bobal

Diwali is around the corner and the preparations to buy stuff for your home are also in full swing. The first day of the five-day festivities is Dhanteras on which people usually buy precious metals to please Goddess Lakshmi. Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and is celebrated on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin.

On the auspicious day of Dhanteras, it is a tradition in most Hindu families to buy precious metals but sometimes it gets hard on the pocket. The reason why people prefer buying ‘big’ items on this day is that they believe purchasing those items yields good luck in matters of both wealth and prosperity. Other than just going for gold and silver, you can also purchase the following items that will help in bringing health, wealth and prosperity to your house.

Dhanteras 2021: Buy these 5 auspicious items on this day
  • Broomstick
    Buying a broomstick on the occasion of Dhanteras and using it in the house to sweep on that day represents the act of getting rid of any financial troubles from your house as well as any sort of misery, diseases and health problems. As per Hindu belief, the broomstick is associated with Goddess Lakshmi and removes negative forces.
  • Utensils
    Utensils are considered a sign of prosperity and wealth if we bring them on this auspicious day. But make sure to buy kitchen essentials that are made up of either brass, silver or copper. Do avoid anything made from iron or steel. It is also believed that we should not bring empty utensils at home according to popular belief. So before you step into the house with your newly shopped items, fill them with food or water.
  • Gomti Chakras
    The Gomti Chakra is a rare sea snail that can only be found in the Gomti River. It is regarded sacred in Hindu beliefs and can be used in Diwali puja. According to the legends, Lord Vishnu himself bestowed the Gomti chakras to Goddess Laxmi. Buying them on Dhanteras will delight Goddess Laxmi while also ensuring a constant supply of blessings from Lord Vishnu and the goddess of prosperity herself. Gomti Chakras are also intended to safeguard wealth by warding off the evil eye and resolving financial problems.
Dhanteras 2021: Buy these 5 auspicious items on this day
  • Electronic Items
    Investments on Dhanteras are considered auspicious. So, if you are planning to buy electronics you can go ahead and get them on this day. You can purchase anything from a laptop to a music system to a new phone or laptop.
  • Business-related Work
    If you’ve been thinking of starting a new business, opening a store or office, or simply opening a bank account, Dhanteras is considered a favourable ocassion. On this day, many devotees open new shops and offices and do Lakshmi puja to bring good luck, wealth and prosperity.

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Apart from steel and iron utensils, there are a few things you should avoid purchasing. Knives, scissors, and pins should not be purchased. Also, avoid purchasing anything made of ceramics or glass. We do have to buy ghee and other oil-related items for the oil lamps during Diwali, but we must be careful not to buy anything that has been tampered with. Avoid buying items in black colour as well as objects made up of plastic.

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Happy Eid-ul-Fitr 2024: Eid Mubarak pictures, greetings, cards, quotes and images

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close with the sighting of the crescent moon and the month-long fasting from sunrise to sunset comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr, the first day of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated with much enthusiasm.

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The joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr is finally here as most of the Indian states are celebrating one of the most important Muslim festivals today on April 11 upon sighting of the crescent moon on April 10. Festivities are in air as Muslims gear up to celebrate the special occasion, eagerly anticipating the joyful reunions with family and friends, the delectable feasts shared with loved ones, and the heartfelt prayers offered in gratitude for the blessings of the past month.

Every Muslim household is decorated beautifully with lanterns, twinkling lights and flowers on this day with people dressing up in their best of clothes to meet relatives and friends and wish them Eid Mubarak! Not to mention the elaborate meal spread consisting of biryani, haleem, kebabs, sheer khurma, meethi sevaiyan that will be enjoyed with family, served to guests and also distributed to poor and needy. Children of the household receive Eidi, a gift or cash from elders in the family.

As the holy month of Ramadan draws to a close with the sighting of the crescent moon and the month-long fasting from sunrise to sunset comes to an end, Eid-ul-Fitr, the first day of the month of Shawwal in the Islamic calendar, is celebrated with much enthusiasm.

Eid Mubarak Quotes

Let us be grateful to Allah for all the love, happiness, compassion and peace we receive throughout these challenging times. Eid Mubarak.

 Eid ul Adha is not only about sacrificing an animal before sacrificing, we have to put a knife on your pride, your selfishness, and your ego as well, and slater the animals living inside your heart, our brain, our thoughts and personality, so we can achieve the real meaning of Eid ul Adha, may Allah accept all our good deeds and sacrifice. Happy Eid.

Ask God all you need, Wish you a happy Eid

Let our religions unite us for human kindness rather than dividing us on what we believe. Eid Mubarak.

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Happy Easter 2024: Political leaders extend greetings to nation for peace and unity

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and expressed his hope that the message of renewal and optimism associated with the occasion would resonate widely.

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Easter also known as Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ three days after his crucifixion on Good Friday. This Christian festival symbolises the victory of life over death .

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Easter on Sunday and expressed his hope that the message of renewal and optimism associated with the occasion would resonate widely. PM Modi took to X and posted that May this day inspire us all to come together, fostering unity and peace. He wished everyone a joyful Easter.

President Droupadi Murmu also greeted the people on Easter and highlighted the occasion of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, promotes the spirit of love, hope and universal fraternity. President Droupadi Murmu took to X and posted Easter greetings to all, especially to our Christian brothers and sisters! This pious occasion of celebrating the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, promotes the spirit of love, hope, and universal fraternity. May the teachings of Jesus Christ lead us onto the path of peace and harmony.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge took to X and wrote we extend our warmest greetings on the joyous occasion of Easter. The eternal significance of Jesus Christ’s resurrection is that truth triumphs over evil and compassion overcomes hatred. May the festivities strengthen the bonds of unity, amity and fraternity amongst our people and herald a brighter future.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to X and posted Happy Easter! As you celebrate Easter Sunday with your loved ones, may joy, peace, and hope illuminate the path ahead.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X to extend greetings on Easter and wrote Greetings and best wishes to everyone on the joyous occasion of Easter. May this revered day bring new beginnings, hopes and harmony in your life.

Union Minister Kiren Rijju took to X and posted Happy and Blessed Easter to all! Wishing everyone peace, joy and unity.

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Good Friday 2024: PM Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Mamata Banerjee extend greetings

Good Friday is celebrated as the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. Devotees attend church services on Good Friday and observe fasting, abstinence, readings centred on the events of Jesus’s crucifixion.

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Good Friday is observed on Friday preceding Easter Sunday. It is primarily commemorated to honour the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his subsequent death at Cavalry. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes on the occasion of Good Friday.

He remembered the sacrifice of Jesus Christ and underscoring lessons of compassion and forgiveness it imparts. He took to X and posted that today, on Good Friday, we remember the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ. May everyone find lessons of compassion and forgiveness it teaches us.

Union Minister Kiren Rijju also took to X on the occasion and wrote on the auspicious occasion of Good Friday, let’s remember the supreme sacrifice and love that guides us towards compassion, love, forgiveness and unity. May this Good Friday be a time of reflection, renewal, and grace for all.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee also joined in and wrote wishing all my Christian Brothers and Sisters a graceful & blessed Good Friday. May this holy day of penance, prayers and Sacrifice inspire us all to live a life of compassion, love and peace.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge wrote wishing you all a blessed Good Friday. May the spirit of compassion, forgiveness, sacrifice and empathy keep guiding our path. Let us imbibe the spirit of humanity, kindness, and peace, amongst us.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi took to X and wrote May this Good Friday enrich your lives with love, and enlighten your path with compassion and kindness.

Across the nation, Good Friday was marked by prayers and processions depicting the Stations of the Cross, symbolising the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.  According to reports, devotees in Thiruvanthpuram participated in a procession to Saint Joseph’s Cathedral, with Member of Parliament Shashi Tharoor among those in attendance.

The observance of Good Friday holds significant importance in the Christian faith, marking the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ at Calvary. It serves as the beginning of Easter weekend, a time of reflection, renewal, and grace for millions around the world.

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