A massive gathering of devotees has been witnessed at the historic Sri Bhagyalakshmi Temple located near Charminar in Hyderabad on the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Under the temple's traditional annual treasure distribution program held during Diwali, silver coins featuring the image of Goddess Bhagyalakshmi are being distributed free of cost to devotees. Thousands of people from not just across Hyderabad, but also from other districts of Telangana and neighbouring states, are arriving to receive these coins as sacred prasad.
Schedule and Crowd Management Arrangements
This year, the treasure distribution program commenced on November 8 at 7 PM. As soon as the distribution began, long queues formed outside the temple premises, which soon extended all the way to the famous Gulzar House. To maintain order and manage the large crowds effectively, the temple trust has arranged 10 separate queues. This special three-day event is scheduled to continue until November 11.
How the Special Silver Coins Are Crafted
The most unique aspect of this distribution is that the coins given to devotees are not purchased from the market. Throughout the year, devotees offer various silver items, jewellery, and gifts to Goddess Bhagyalakshmi according to their faith and vows, which the temple trust carefully preserves. Later, this silver is melted down and minted into attractive coins bearing the likeness of Goddess Bhagyalakshmi. On the occasion of Diwali, these coins are consecrated following special worship rituals and Vedic chanting before being handed over to the devotees.
Significance and Beliefs Surrounding the Treasure
Devotees refer to these silver coins as a treasure. There is a strong public belief that keeping this coin at home or in a workplace ensures permanent peace, prosperity, and the grace of Goddess Lakshmi. While ordinary devotees keep them in their home prayer rooms or lockers, business owners place them in their shops, cash boxes, and lockers. People have an unwavering belief that this divine blessing brings abundance into homes and growth into businesses. Since the distribution is entirely free of charge and considered sacred prasad, a massive wave of devotion and enthusiasm fills the temple every year for this treasure.
