Diwali, the grand Festival of Lights, will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025. It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. On this sacred night, devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha to seek blessings for prosperity, happiness, and wisdom. Performing the Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja at the right time ensures peace and abundance in every household.
Below are the detailed Diwali 2025 Puja timings, including the Lakshmi Puja Muhurat, Amavasya timings, and other auspicious periods for performing rituals.
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Timings
| Details | Time and Date |
|---|---|
| Lakshmi Puja Date | Monday, October 20, 2025 |
| Lakshmi Puja Muhurat | 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM |
| Duration | 1 Hour 11 Minutes |
| Pradosh Kaal | 05:46 PM to 08:18 PM |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM |
| Amavasya Tithi Begins | 03:44 PM on Oct 20, 2025 |
| Amavasya Tithi Ends | 05:54 PM on Oct 21, 2025 |
Timings vary from city to city based on the local sunset. Below are the major city-wise Muhurat windows for reference:
| City | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM |
| Mumbai | 07:41 PM to 08:41 PM |
| Chennai | 07:20 PM to 08:14 PM |
| Bengaluru | 07:31 PM to 08:25 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 07:36 PM to 08:40 PM |
| Jaipur | 07:17 PM to 08:25 PM |
| Hyderabad | 07:21 PM to 08:19 PM |
| Pune | 07:38 PM to 08:37 PM |
| Kolkata | 05:06 PM to 05:54 PM (Oct 21) |
| Chandigarh | 07:06 PM to 08:19 PM |
Significance of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali
Lakshmi Puja is the heart of Diwali celebrations. Devotees believe that Goddess Lakshmi visits clean and illuminated homes on this day, bringing wealth and fortune. The Puja is performed during Pradosh Kaal, preferably when Sthir Lagna (fixed ascendant) like Vrishabha is prevailing, as it ensures stability and lasting prosperity.
Lakshmi Puja Preparations
Before the Puja, homes are cleaned and decorated with rangoli, flowers, and oil lamps. A Kalash filled with water and topped with a coconut is placed at the entrance as a symbol of purity and abundance. On a red cloth, idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are placed together, symbolizing prosperity and wisdom.
Lakshmi Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step Guide)
- Dhyanam (Meditation): Begin by meditating on Goddess Lakshmi.
- Avahanam (Invocation): Invite the Goddess with devotion and offer flowers.
- Snanam (Bathing): Bathe the idols with pure water, milk, honey, and curd.
- Vastram (Clothing): Offer new clothes or decorative fabric.
- Gandham (Fragrance): Apply sandalwood paste and kumkum.
- Pushpam (Flowers): Offer flowers while chanting Lakshmi mantras.
- Deepam (Lamp): Light diyas symbolizing the removal of darkness.
- Naivedyam (Offering): Offer sweets and fruits as prasad.
- Aarti: Conclude the ritual with Lakshmi Aarti, seeking divine blessings.
“Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah”
Meaning: I bow to Goddess Lakshmi, the embodiment of divine prosperity and fortune.
Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja Benefits
Performing the Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja brings peace, wealth, and happiness. It removes financial obstacles, ensures harmony at home, and invites divine blessings for a successful new year ahead.
Diwali 2025 is not just a festival but a spiritual reminder to purify our hearts and homes. Performing the Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja with sincerity during the prescribed Muhurat enhances prosperity and invites the divine presence of Goddess Lakshmi into one’s life.
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