Hindu New Year 2026 Shopping Tips: According to the Hindu calendar, the Hindu New Year in the year 2026 i.e. Vikram Samvat 2083 is starting from 19 March 2026. This day, which starts from the Pratipada date of Shukla Paksha of Chaitra month, is not only the beginning of the new year, but Chaitra Navratri also starts from this day. According to religious beliefs, bringing some special auspicious things home on the first day of the New Year is considered very auspicious. It is said that bringing these things home removes negative energy and brings happiness and prosperity to Goddess Lakshmi. Let us know which are those 5 things which you must bring home on this day.
silver coin or object
It is considered very auspicious to bring home a silver coin or any silver item on the day of Hindu New Year. Silver is considered a symbol of moon and peace. Keeping it in the house brings positive energy and strengthens the financial condition. Especially the coin with the shape of Lakshmi-Ganesh is considered more auspicious.
basil plant
Tulsi is considered to be the form of Goddess Lakshmi in Hindu religion. It is very auspicious to bring a Tulsi plant into the house or plant a new one on the first day of the New Year. This purifies the environment of the house and keeps negative energy away.
brass or copper utensils
Buying brass or copper utensils on this day is also considered auspicious. These metals symbolize purity and health. By using them in worship, positivity remains in the house and blessings of Gods and Goddesses are obtained.
New grains (rice or wheat)
Bringing new grains to the house on New Year’s day is considered a symbol of prosperity. This indicates that there will never be shortage of food in your house. Rice is considered especially auspicious and is also used in worship.
picture of lotus flower or goddess lakshmi
Mother Lakshmi is very fond of lotus flower. It is very auspicious to bring a lotus flower or a new picture of Goddess Lakshmi home on New Year’s Day. This brings wealth, prosperity and happiness and peace in the house.
metal turtle
In Vastu and astrology, tortoise is considered a symbol of good luck. Bringing home a small tortoise made of silver, brass or copper on the auspicious occasion of New Year is considered auspicious. According to belief, the tortoise is related to the ‘Kurma incarnation’ of Lord Vishnu. Therefore, bringing it home opens the doors of progress and eliminates Vastu defects.
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