Diwali 2025: Never Lend These 4 Things on Dhanteras or You May Displease Goddess Lakshmi

Celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi of Kartik month, Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival. This day is not only dedicated to the worship of Lord Dhanvantari and Lord Kuber, but it is also believed that the small actions performed on this day influence one’s financial prosperity for the entire year.

According to Puranas and astrological beliefs, lending certain items from your home on Dhanteras is considered inauspicious. It is said that doing so drives away positive energy and Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings from your home. Let’s look at the four important things you should never lend to anyone on Dhanteras:

1. Salt:
Never lend salt on Dhanteras. Salt is not just a cooking ingredient — it is believed to ward off negative energy and debt. In astrology, salt is associated with Rahu. Lending or donating salt on Dhanteras or Diwali symbolizes giving away your home’s positivity and financial stability. Doing so can invite monetary struggles and debt throughout the year. 

2. Milk, Curd, and Sugar:
Avoid lending milk, curd, or sugar on Dhanteras. These three white items bring harmony and peace into the home.

Milk and curd are connected with the Moon and Venus, the planets representing prosperity, happiness, and luxury. Lending them means you’re symbolically transferring your wealth and harmony to someone else.

Sugar represents sweetness and joy; sending it out of your home on Dhanteras is believed to diminish harmony and warmth in relationships. Overall, lending these white items on this day is seen as a sign of reduced financial stability.

3. Oil, Needles, and Sharp Objects:
Astrologers advise against lending oil on Dhanteras, as it is associated with Saturn (Shani). Doing so may increase Saturn’s negative influence, leading to financial struggles and hardships.

Similarly, lending needles, knives, or sharp objects can cause bitterness in relationships and invite bad luck. Giving away such items on Dhanteras is believed to disrupt peace and harmony at home. 

4. Money:
The primary purpose of worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras is to invite wealth and prosperity into one’s life. Hence, lending money on this day is strictly forbidden.

Astrologically, giving money to others on Dhanteras symbolizes sending Goddess Lakshmi out of your home. This can result in unstable finances throughout the year, as wealth tends to flow outward instead of staying within the household.

Disclaimer: The content provided here is based on beliefs and information only. Always consult a concerned expert.