Dhanteras 2023: Why should one hide the broom on Dhanteras? Know the reason behind this!

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Diwali starts with Dhanteras i.e. Dhantrayodashi. This year Dhantrayodashi will be celebrated on Friday (10 November). Lakshmi, Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari are worshiped on Dhantrayodashi. On this day they buy many things like gold and silver. There is also a tradition of buying a broom on the day of Dhantrayodashi. First of all, let us know why the festival of Dhantrayodashi is celebrated. Also, why is the broom kept hidden on this day? Let us know the reason behind this.

It is said that Lord Dhanvantari was born on this day, hence it is called Dhantrayodashi. He is also called the father of Ayurveda. According to the legend, it is said that Lord Dhanvantari appeared during the churning of the ocean, at that time he was holding nectar in one hand, Ayurvedic texts in the other hand, medicinal pot in the third hand, and herbs in the fourth hand. Therefore, Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped on the day of Dhantrayodashi.

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There is a tradition of buying a broom on the day of Dhantrayodashi, the reason for this is that the broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. If someone's foot accidentally touches the broom, he is greeted by touching it. Broom keeps your house clean and Goddess Lakshmi resides in a clean house. It is also said that buying a broom on the day of Dhantrayodashi brings blessings to the house throughout the year.

In many places, people keep brooms hidden in their homes. It is said that just as we keep the Lakshmi of the house i.e. our jewelry and money away from the eyes of others, similarly the broom should also be kept away from the eyes of everyone in the house. Apart from this, the broom is worshiped on the day of Dhantrayodashi. Clean household garbage with your hands instead of a broom, do not use a broom. One should avoid keeping a broom under the bed. Do not keep a broken broom in the house. If the broom becomes old, keep it outside somewhere, but do not keep a bad broom in the house.

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Auspicious time to buy gold and silver:

In the Hindu religion, all the auspicious works are done according to the Muhurta, so that any work is completed without any hindrance. This year, the auspicious time for shopping on Dhantryodashi will be from 12:35 p.m. on 10th November to 1:57 p.m. on 11th November. Many things including gold and silver can be purchased on this auspicious occasion.