Dhanteras 2026: Dhanteras will be celebrated across the country on Friday. Let us tell you, the five-day festival of Diwali starts with Dhanteras. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari are worshiped in homes and shops. According to religious beliefs, buying gold-silver, broom, new utensils and coriander seeds is considered very auspicious. But do you know why brooms are bought with gold and silver on Dhanteras.
Why is a broom bought on Dhanteras?
Buying a broom on Dhanteras is considered very auspicious. If religious beliefs are to be believed, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the broom. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi comes only in a clean and tidy house. In such a situation, the broom removes the dirt from the house, along with the garbage, the broom removes negative energy and poverty from the house. Therefore it is considered a symbol of Mother Lakshmi. And bringing a new broom home on Dhanteras increases happiness, peace and prosperity.
In which direction should the broom be kept in the house?
Elders say that the broom should always be kept hidden in a corner of the house, away from the sight of outsiders. According to the scriptures, the broom is considered a symbol of Mother Lakshmi. Keeping it in the open or in front of the main door can easily be noticed by outsiders, which is considered disrespect to Goddess Lakshmi. The most auspicious direction to keep a broom is south-west or north-west. Never keep it near the temple/kitchen of the house.
