1. Copper vessels
Buying copper vessels is not only auspicious, but they also promote good health in many ways. Most people prefer drinking water stored in a copper vessel first thing in the morning to keep healthy. Storing water in a copper vessel creates a natural purification process and drinking this water helps in balanced the three doshas (vatta, pitta and kapha) in our body as per Ayurveda.
Buying a new Puja thaal can make this festive occasion even more special. A beautifully designed thaal has to be your buy this Dhanteras. It will be the best way to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber and can be used for offering delicious bhog and Prasad.
It helps to spend on utensils that can be used in your kitchen on a day to day basis and kadhai is one such common kitchen utensil. A kadhai or griddle is used to prepare and cook various delicacies and so it makes for an important buy on Dhanteras.
4. Thali
It is only now that people have started using fancy plates and crockery, but back in the day steel plates were commonly used to serve food. They are durable and can last you really long.
Steel containers come in all shapes and sizes and are the best to store food for as long as you want. They are healthier than plastic utensils and sturdier than glass containers. If you don't have them already, Dhanteras 2017 is a great time to invest in a set of steel containers.
Please note that you should avoid buying glass on this day as it is considered to be associated with Rahu kaal (inauspicious time). Most people buy brooms on Dhanteras as it is believed to sweep away all the miseries in your life. So, go ahead and buy something new in order to start this festive season with lots of good luck and cheer.
Happy Dhanteras!