Silver Coins with image of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha embossed
on it is kept by many Hindus in their home. The significance behind this ritual
is to attract the blessing of Ganesha, Lakshmi and Navagraha Shukra. It is
believed that a person who has the blessing of the three deities will never
suffer financial problems.
The coins are brought from a reputed dealer. Some coins have
Goddess Lakshmi engraved on one side and Ganesha on another side. There are
also coins engraved with the picture of the same deity on both sides.
How to keep Silver Coins of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha at Home?
The coin is brought home only on Friday. It should be washed properly in running water.
It is then placed in the puja room or worship place before the
picture of Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
After evening arati the coin is removed and in its place
seven small remuneration coins like that of 25 paise or 50 paise or 1 rupee is
kept.
The silver coins are placed in a safe place in the northeastern
direction.
At night, the seven small coins are taken out into the
garden and buried. It can also be placed safely away inside a pot with a plant.
Be Careful Not to Invite the Wrath of Goddess Lakshmi
When you attain financial stability, you should perform Annadanam or food donation. Helping poor children in education also earns merit.
With the arrival of wealth, if you take the path of Adharma
then the wealth is sure to disappear.
Always keep the house clean. There should be internal purification
of the person – reading of Bhagavad Gita, Srimad Bhagavad Purana.
It is easy to earn the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi but maintaining
it is difficult.