9 auspicious items to buy on Dhanteras 2026 for good luck, according to Vastu Shastra

Every Dhanteras, the same thought comes up. Gold and silver are costly, and not every family can buy them each year. If you are planning your shopping list, you may be asking: Is it really necessary to buy gold or silver on Dhanteras? Which thing is lucky for them? Where to keep those items after bring them into your home? Things not to buy during these days? Good news: you do not need to spend a lot. Let's go through it, starting with timing.

Dhanteras 2026: Date & buying time

Dhanteras falls on Friday, November 6, 2026. The Trayodashi tithi runs from about 10:30 AM on November 6 to 10:47 AM on November 7. Most Panchang sources treat buying as auspicious through this whole window, so there is no need to rush. The evening puja muhurat in New Delhi is about 6:02 PM to 7:57 PM, and it shifts by city.

Gurudev Vikrant Jain, Chairman and Founder of the Indian Institute of Vedic Science (IIVS), says, "Dhanteras rewards good intent, not the size of the bill. A small, thoughtful purchase made with a calm mind is better than a big one made under pressure," he says.

9 things to buy on Dhanteras (Other than Gold and Silver)

1. Brass, copper, or steel utensils. The second and the most common thing to buy after gold or silver on Dhanteras is utensils. Traditionally, it is a sign of bringing positivity to your house through utensils.

2. A new broom (jhadu). In many families it is a belief that a jhadu can hepl you to wipe out the negativity from your house.

3. Coriander seeds (dhania). It is a symbol of growth. Many families plant those seeds into the pots after the puja.

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4. A Lakshmi-Ganesha idol or silver coin. A clay idol or a coin stamped with Lakshmi and Ganesha is a simple, affordable choice. It is used in the evening puja.

5. Shree Yantra, or Kuber Yantra. These are linked with wealth and focus. Buy only from a trusted source, and keep them clean and in the puja area.

6. Cowrie shells or Gomti Chakra. These things are the symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. People put them into their lockers or places where they kept money.

7. Lotus seeds (kamal gatta). Lotus is Lakshmi's seat. A few seeds are often offered in the puja and then stored in the locker.

8. A new diya, kalash, or puja thali. These get used in the festival right away, so they are a practical and meaningful buy.

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9. Books, a pen, or an account book. For businesses and students, these are seen as a way to welcome learning and fresh accounts.

Where to keep these items as per Vastu

What not to buy

• Iron items and black objects. These are commonly advised against on Dhanteras.
• Sharp tools like knives and scissors. Many families avoid them for the day.
• Aluminum and glass items. Some traditions avoid these on this day.
• Anything beyond your budget. Buying on stress or loans is not in the spirit of the day.

Dos and Don'ts

Do's

• Clean your house before bringing new things.
• Try to buy things during the Trayodashi.
• Don’t use the new things directly. First clean or wash them with water.
• Light a diya in the evening and a Yama Deepam outside the main door.
• Give something useful to a needy person.

Don'ts

• Don't carry new items in with an empty, untidy home.
• Don't buy in a hurry or because of a sale.
• Don't leave bought items unopened and forgotten.
• Don't lend or borrow money on Dhanteras.