What is Dhanteras and Why is Laxmi Ji Coin Puja Performed?
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights. The term “Dhanteras” comes from “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (thirteenth day of the lunar month). On this auspicious day, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, who represents fortune, wealth, and prosperity.
The Laxmi Ji Coin Puja performed on Dhanteras symbolizes inviting wealth and abundance into one’s home. Coins, especially silver or gold, are considered auspicious and are believed to multiply when blessed by Goddess Lakshmi. This ritual ensures financial stability, prosperity, and positive energy for the year ahead.
🪔 Step-by-Step Dhanteras Laxmi Ji Coin Puja Tutorial
1. Clean and Prepare the Puja Area
- Clean your home thoroughly, focusing on the entrance and puja space.
- Place a red or yellow cloth on a raised platform or bhajot.
- Keep a diya (lamp) ready with ghee or oil to light during the puja.
2. Arrange the Puja Thali
- Coin – Preferably with Goddess Lakshmi on it, or you can use a quarter.
- Water – For purification and rituals.
- Panchamrut – A sacred mix:
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp yogurt
- 1 tsp honey
- ½ tsp sugar
- ½ tsp ghee
- Prasad (Offering) – Fruits, sweets, or homemade festive treats.
- Gor (Jaggery) – Symbol of sweetness and prosperity.
- Chokha (Rice) – Represents abundance and fertility.
- Mug (Moong Beans) – Symbol of growth and prosperity.
- Kanku (Kumkum) with water – For tilak and blessings.
- Divo (Lamp) Thali – Main lamp for the puja.
- Single Divo (light) for Ganpati Bapa – Offered before starting the Lakshmi puja.
3. Invoke Goddess Lakshmi
- Light the diya and incense to purify the environment.
- Sprinkle holy water around the puja area.
- Offer flowers while chanting Lakshmi mantras such as “Jai Ma Laxshmi.”
4. Perform the Coin Puja
- Begin the Coin Pujan
- Sit in your prepared puja space with the thali arranged.
- Focus your mind and heart on Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganpati.
- Purify the Coin
- Wash the coin with clean water.
- Next, cleanse it with panchamrut (milk, yogurt, honey, sugar, and ghee).
- Rinse the coin once more with clean water.
- Gently dry the coin with a clean cloth.
- Decorate the Coin
- Apply a kanku chanlo (kumkum dot) on the coin.
- Sprinkle a little chokha (rice) over it as a symbol of abundance.
- Place the Coin in the Puja
- Place the coin near Ganpati Bapa on the puja thali or altar.
- Offer prasad (sweets or fruits) to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Light the divo (lamp) in the puja thali and pray with devotion.
5. Offer Prasad (Food Offerings)
- Place fruits, ladoos, kheer, or other festive sweets in front of Goddess Lakshmi.
- After the puja, distribute the prasad among family members.
6. Sing or Play the Aarti
- Perform aarti by rotating the diya in front of Goddess Lakshmi and the coins.
- Sing or play the Lakshmi aarti to complete the worship.
- You may play or sing along with “Om Jai Lakshmi Mata” Aarti (available on YouTube)
7. Keep the Blessed Coins Safely
- Say a prayer of gratitude, prosperity, and longevity for your family and loved ones.
- Store the coins in your temple, wallet, or locker.
- They act as a charm for wealth, good fortune, and financial stability throughout the year.
🌟 Spiritual Significance of the Coin Puja
The Dhanteras Coin Puja is more than a tradition, it is a reminder to honor wealth as a divine gift rather than a material possession. Performing this ritual brings:
- Financial growth and security
- Positive energy in the household
- Gratitude for blessings already received
- Abundance for the year ahead
✨ Conclusion
The Dhanteras Laxmi Ji Coin Puja is a simple yet powerful ritual that helps invite prosperity and harmony into your life. By following this step-by-step guide, you can celebrate Dhanteras with devotion and purpose while embracing the true spirit of Diwali.
May Goddess Lakshmi bless you with wealth, health, and happiness this Dhanteras. 🪔
Enjoy this video tutorial of the step-by-step Dhanteras puja:
