What is Dhanteras and Why gift Laxmi Silver Coins?
Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha in Kartik month (late October-early November). The term Dhanteras is made from two words, Dhan meaning wealth and Teras meaning 13th Day. It is a festival that is related to wealth and is celebrated two days before Diwali. It is celebrated to mark this auspicious moment when Goddess Lakshmi blesses you with good luck and rids you of all the mishaps and misfortunes.
People mainly celebrate the auspicious day of Dhanteras by praying to Goddess Lakshmi and buying Gold coins, Gold Bars, Silver Coins, and Silver Bars as it is believed to ward off negative energy and bring good fortune. Laxmi and Ganesh silver coins are the most frequently bought gifts on Dhanteras and Diwali.
Laxmi and Ganesh Pooja
Goddess Laxmi represents wealth, fortune and prosperity, whereas Lord Ganesh is seen as the remover of all obstacles. Both Lord Ganesha and Mata Lakshmi are prayed together as it is known that the worship of these two gods cannot be done without one another. It is also believed in Hindu society that wisdom and money will not last with you if you don’t have them by your side, due to this belief the Gold or Silver Laxmi Ganesh coins are seen as an essential part of Dhanteras and Diwali pooja (prayer).
It is also said gifting Lakshmi Ganesh coins to someone brings them prosperity and wealth in the form of a gift as well as bringing happiness, success, and well-being to the giver.
Dhanteras Lakshmi Ganesh Silver Coins
Buying for yourself or gifting – Laxmi Ganesh coins is usually considered auspicious because of their silver content and purity. The Lakshmi Ganesh coins have an image of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesh and the word ‘Shubh Labh’ inscribed on it in the Devnagri script. ‘Shubh Labh’ meaning ‘may you get good fortune’. It is also an excellent gifting option within Hindu Community for weddings, house warming ceremonies, newborns, marriage ceremonies and other auspicious ceremonies.
Silver Laxmi Ganesh Coins are also a popular present for Hindu pundits (priests), as a token of gratitude after a religious ceremony or during Hindu wedding ceremonies.
Silver Diwali Coins- What are Lakshmi coins?
These coins have a traditional significance and have been used for Diwali or Lakshmi pooja. Diwali silver coins are made of 99.9% pure silver with the images of idols deities – Lakshmi and Ganesha on the obverse of the coin.
At Bullionjoy, we have 5 grams, 10 grams or 20 grams Lakshmi Ganesh pure silver coins, which come in gift packaging, ready for you to gift. The silver coins are also independently Hallmarked by the Birmingham Assay Office assuring their purity with its stamp. All coins also come with free delivery in the UK.
