A Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coin is one of the most auspicious things you can bring home on Dhanteras — the first day of Diwali, when buying silver is said to invite prosperity for the year ahead. If you're looking for one near you in Los Angeles, we carry Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coins in store at Anoras Cash N Carry, our Indian and international grocery at 567 S Fairfax Ave in the Fairfax District, open daily and delivering across a 10-mile radius of LA. Here's what the coin means, how it's used in the puja, and where to pick one up before Dhanteras.

What is a Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coin, and why buy one on Dhanteras?

A Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coin is a small silver piece embossed with the images of Goddess Lakshmi, who represents wealth and good fortune, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. The two are worshipped together at Diwali, and the coin is a compact way to bring both into your home shrine.

The timing is the whole point. Dhanteras — literally "wealth thirteenth" — opens the Diwali season, and tradition holds that buying something made of silver or other metal on this day draws Lakshmi's blessings and marks a prosperous start. A silver coin is the classic Dhanteras purchase: affordable, meaningful, and easy to place on the puja thali. On Diwali night the same coin sits at the center of the Lakshmi Puja, and many families keep it in the cash box, the locker, or the home temple all year.

Takeaway: silver on Dhanteras is for prosperity, and a Lakshmi-Ganesh coin is the simplest, most traditional way to do it.

Where can you buy a Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coin near me in Los Angeles?

At Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036, in the Fairfax District. We carry Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coins in store alongside our wider Pooja & Incense collection — so you can pick up the coin and the rest of your puja setup in the same trip, instead of driving out to Artesia. Because designs and sizes come and go through the season, the surest way is to call us at 323-272-3617 or stop by and ask at the counter. We're open daily 10 AM–9 PM, and we're minutes from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City and Koreatown.

Takeaway: find Lakshmi-Ganesh silver coins at Anoras on Fairfax — call ahead or ask in store, open 10–9 daily.

When is Dhanteras and Diwali in 2026?

Dhanteras 2026 falls around Friday, November 6, and the main Diwali night — Lakshmi Puja — is Sunday, November 8 (per Drik Panchang's 2026 calendar). Dhanteras is the day for the silver coin and the first lamps; Diwali is when the full Lakshmi-Ganesh puja takes place. If you want the whole festival sorted in one shop, see our complete Diwali 2026 shopping guide for Los Angeles, which covers mithai, dry fruits, diyas and puja essentials.

Takeaway: buy the coin by Dhanteras (around Nov 6) so it's ready for Lakshmi Puja on Nov 8.

What else do you need for the Lakshmi Puja?

The silver coin is the centerpiece, but the puja thali needs a few more things. We carry all of it:

• A ready-made puja kit — the Namastey Laxmi Pooja Box ($15.35) gathers the essentials for Lakshmi worship in one box, handy for Diwali and Friday pujas alike.
• A lamp for the aarti — the Brass Akhand Diya (3 inch, $14.15) burns steadily through the ceremony.
• Wicks to light it — Namastey Cotton Wicks (100 pc, $3.55) drop straight into any diya with ghee or oil.
• Everything else — incense, camphor, dhoop and more in the Pooja & Incense collection.

Takeaway: coin, puja box, diya and wicks together set your whole Lakshmi Puja corner.

What makes a good Diwali gift alongside a silver coin?

A silver coin tucked into a box of sweets or dry fruits is a gift that feels generous and lucky at once — perfect for family visits across Dhanteras, Diwali and Bhai Dooj. A few pairings from our shelves:

• Vadilal Kaju Katli ($15.95) — the diamond-shaped cashew fudge finished with edible silver leaf (varak), a natural match for a silver coin.
• Bikano Desi Ghee Soan Papdi (250 g, $4.95) — the flaky festive classic everyone recognizes, and plenty more in our Sweets & Chocolates collection.
• Build a dry-fruit hamper — Laxmi Whole Cashews (400 g, $10.60), green Pistachios (200 g, $16.50) and Meharban Medjool Dates (2 lb, $23.60) from our Dry Fruits & Nuts collection.

Takeaway: pair the coin with kaju katli or a dry-fruit box for a gift that looks as auspicious as it tastes.

Can I get my Dhanteras shopping delivered in LA?

Yes. We deliver within a 10-mile radius of Fairfax, daily 10 AM–8 PM, with a $35.97 minimum order and a $7.98 delivery fee — and delivery is free on orders over $99, which a festival shop clears easily. For the silver coin specifically, call us first at 323-272-3617 so we can set one aside with your order. Outside the 10-mile radius? We don't ship, but free in-store pickup is open to everyone — no minimum, usually ready in about an hour. Order your groceries online at anorascashncarry.com and add the coin when you call or arrive.

Takeaway: local delivery free over $99, or free pickup for everyone — call ahead to reserve the coin.

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