Shree Laxmi, the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity, is specially worshipped on Diwali β the festival of lights. The Silver Coin depicts the Goddess seated on a King Lotus, with two elephants on either side showering the waters of the holy Ganges river over her. The coin is bathed in milk, honey and βganga jalβ or water from the Ganges. The Goddess is then anointed with red vermilion powder paste and grains of rice. Flowers are placed as an offering on the coin. βShreeβ, another name for the Goddess, is engraved on the reverse of this pure silver coin.
Diameter: 3.5 cms (1.4) |
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