Dhanteras Shopping Traditions: Why Buying Brooms Is Considered Auspicious

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Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival, a time for significant shopping. Alongside traditional purchases like gold, silver, utensils, and electronics, many people also buy items associated with Goddess Lakshmi. Among these, purchasing brooms is considered particularly auspicious during Dhanteras and Diwali. This tradition is rooted in the belief that acquiring a broom during this period brings good fortune and prosperity.