New Delhi: The festival of Dhanteras is considered very special in Hinduism and will be celebrated this year on October 18, 2025. On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kubera, and Lord Yamaraj are worshipped.
It is traditional to purchase new items on Dhanteras, especially new clothes, utensils, vehicles, and gold and silver coins for the home. Purchasing silver coins with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha is considered very auspicious. Let’s find out why.
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Why are Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha coins auspicious?
Purchasing silver coins with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Dhanteras is a religious and cultural belief. Goddess Lakshmi is the goddess of wealth, prosperity, happiness, peace, and prosperity. Her coins are considered a symbol of bringing economic prosperity and stability to the home.
Lord Ganesha is known as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles and difficulties. Purchasing coins with the image of Ganesha brings peace, happiness, and prosperity to the home. Therefore, these coins bring positive energy and happiness to the home.
Scientific and Religious Significance of Silver Coins
Silver is considered a highly sacred metal in Hinduism. According to religious beliefs, silver absorbs and eliminates negative energy and transmits positive energy.
Silver also has many beneficial properties from a scientific perspective. It possesses antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, which protect against infections and diseases. Wearing silver reduces mental stress and brings peace to the mind.
When silver coins are imprinted with the images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, their religious and scientific properties combine to further enhance their significance.
Auspicious Time for Shopping and Worship on Dhanteras
The timing of shopping and worship on Dhanteras holds special significance. Astrologers have revealed three auspicious shopping times for this year:
- 8:50 am to 10:33 am
- 12:01 pm to 12:48 pm
- 1:51 pm to 3:18 pm
The auspicious time for worship begins at 7:16 pm and continues until 8:20 pm. Performing worship and shopping during these times increases auspiciousness and brings desired results.
Buying silver coins with images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Dhanteras is not just a tradition, but is also considered extremely beneficial from both a religious and scientific perspective.
These coins help bring financial prosperity, mental peace, and happiness to the home. This day should be celebrated with the auspicious time for shopping and worship in mind to ensure complete success and fulfillment of all wishes.
Note: This information is based on beliefs gathered from religious texts, scholars, and astrologers. Please consider this as information only.