Dhanteras is one of the auspicious festivals in Indian culture. It’s also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantri Jayanti, that falls on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha. The name is formed from the words Dhan (wealth) and Teras (thirteenth). Every year the day falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha. Buying gold and silver is believed to bring goddess Laxmi’s blessings in the house and there is popular belief the things you buy on this day become thirteen times more due to the blessings of lord Kuber. According to ancient Hindu mythology Dhanvantri is a manifestation of lord Vishnu and was born through Samundra Manthan, or the churned sea.    

What should one buy during Dhanteras?

Dhanteras is a festival of wealth and is known for buying gold, silver, gems, brooms and also other things as it is considered an auspicious day to worship for good health, peace, wealth , luck, harmony and fortune. But do you have any idea that buying things according to the moon sign can reap benefits in the long run rather than buying random things. So here are a few ideas for purchasing things according to the moon sign on Dhanteras to attract abundance, wealth and harmony by Indira Chauhan, an astrologer, All India Institute of Occult Science and True Vastu founded by Chairman Gurudev Shrie Kashyap:

List of things to buy on dhanteras as per zodiac signs:- 

• Aries – Mars is the lord of the moon sign of Aries. Aries natives are known for their go-getter attitude. Aries people should buy gold coins, gold jewelry and utensils to attract good luck, peace and harmony.

• Taurus – Venus is the lord of this sign. Taurus natives are all about beauty and luxury. Natives of this sign should opt to buy silver, diamonds, jewelry and utensils for bringing prosperity in their lives.

• Gemini – Mercury is the lord of this sign. Geminis are versatile and excellent communicators. It is best to buy silver coins, silver jewelry, electronic goods or silver Radha Krishna idols for enhancing their knowledge and wealth.

• Cancer – Moon is the lord of this sign. Cancerians are deeply connected to their homes and families. Cancerians should buy silver, coins and jewelry for growth in their career and wealth.
• Leo – Sun is the lord of this sign. Leos are confident and charismatic. Natives should buy gold coins and jewelry, utensils for boasting their charisma and bringing good luck.

• Virgo – Mercury is the lord of this sign. Virgos are known for their attention to details. Natives should buy gold jewelry, coins, silver, utensils, and diamonds for attracting harmony, peace and wealth.

• Libra – Venus is the lord of this sign. Librans are all about balance and harmony. Natives should buy silver, diamonds, and utensils for attracting good luck and wealth.

• Scorpio – Mars is the lord of this sign. Scorpions are intense and passionate. Natives should buy copper vessels, gold coins, jewelry, gems for attracting blessing and wealth.

• Sagittarius – Jupiter is the lord of this sign. Sagittarians are adventurous and love exploring. Natives of this sign should buy gold coins, jewelry, Phool vessels, gems, silver, broom for bringing fortune

• Capricorn – Saturn is the lord of this sign. Capricorns are known for their ambition and practical approach. Natives should buy iron, steel, electronic goods, silver coins, diamonds jewelry for the abundance of wealth.

• Aquarius—Saturn is the lord of the sign. Aquarians are known for their vision and innovations. Aquarians natives should buy silver coins, diamonds, iron, steel for attracting fortune.

• Pisces – Guru is the lord of this sign. Piscean are highly creative and sensitive. Natives should buy gold coins, jewelry, silver, gems to get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.