During Diwali, devotees are really enthusiastic about purchasing goods, including kitchenware, home décor, jewelry in gold and silver, and many other things. Purchasing brooms on Dhanteras is one of those significant practices.
According to Hindu legend, anything bought on the day of Dhanteras will rise in value 13 times during the course of the following year. Similarly, getting a broom on Dhanteras is considered to be extremely lucky. In the Matsya Purana, the broom represents a symbolic manifestation of the goddess Lakshmi.
Hence, people believe buying a broom on Dhanteras will keep Goddess Lakshmi from leaving the residence. Furthermore, some devotees believe that carrying a broom house on this particular day benefits in clearing up excess and past debt.
However, if you are also going to follow the same tradition, watch this video to learn some interesting points and mistakes to avoid while purchasing a broom during Dhanteras. So, you can save yourself, your family, and the residence from the negative effect of this custom.
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