Diwali Pooja Vidhi & Muhurat 2025 – Complete Guide to Lakshmi Ganesh Puja with Timings

Oct 13, 2025

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Diwali, the festival of lights, is India’s most celebrated festival — symbolizing victory of light over darkness and knowledge over ignorance. At the heart of this celebration lies the Lakshmi Ganesh Puja, which invokes the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi (wealth and prosperity) and Lord Ganesha (wisdom and success).

In 2025, Diwali falls on Monday, October 20, marking the Amavasya Tithi (new moon) of the Kartik month. This day is considered the most auspicious time of the year to perform the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja, inviting wealth, happiness, and peace into one’s life.

Diwali 2025 Key Details

Event	Date	Day	Tithi Timing
Dhanteras	18 October 2025	Saturday	Begins morning till evening
Narak Chaturdashi (Chhoti Diwali)	19 October 2025	Sunday	Early morning rituals
Diwali / Lakshmi Puja	20 October 2025	Monday	Amavasya: 5:14 AM (Oct 20) – 7:24 AM (Oct 21)
Govardhan Puja	21 October 2025	Tuesday	Morning hours
Bhai Dooj	22 October 2025	Wednesday	Morning till afternoon

Auspicious Muhurat for Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja (2025)

The best time to perform the Diwali Lakshmi Puja is during the Pradosh Kaal — the time just after sunset when night begins.

Type of Muhurat	Suggested Time	Ideal For
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat	07:10 PM to 09:00 PM	Best for Lakshmi Puja
Vrishabha Lagna Muhurat	07:15 PM to 08:25 PM	Considered fixed and stable for wealth rituals
Nishita Kaal (Midnight Puja)	11:45 PM to 12:30 AM	Optional for spiritual practitioners

Note: Timings may vary slightly depending on location, sunset, and local panchang. Always choose a window within Pradosh Kaal for maximum auspiciousness.

Pre-Puja Preparation: Cleanse, Decorate, and Energize

Diwali is not just about lighting diyas—it’s about cleansing and recharging the home’s energy. Preparation begins early in the morning and continues throughout the day.

1. Cleanse Your Space

Clean every corner of your home, especially the entrance, kitchen, and puja room.
Sprinkle Gangajal (holy water) or rose water mixed with turmeric to purify.
Remove clutter, broken items, or old belongings to attract fresh energy.

2. Decorate the Entrance

Make colorful rangoli designs using rice flour or flower petals.
Decorate doors with torans (mango leaves and marigold flowers).
Place two oil lamps (diyas) at the entrance to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.

3. Puja Setup

Use a clean table or wooden chowki, covered with a red or yellow cloth.
Place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
Keep gold or silver coins, new currency notes, and a small mirror nearby.
A Kalash (pot filled with water, mango leaves, and coconut) can also be placed as a symbol of abundance.

Essential Puja Items (Samagri List)

Category	Items
Basic Items	Diya (lamp), cotton wicks, incense sticks, camphor, matches
Offerings	Rice, turmeric, kumkum, sandalwood paste, flowers, betel leaves
Food Items	Fruits, sweets (especially laddoos), dry fruits, coconut
Sacred Items	Coins, gold/silver ornaments, books, business ledger
Liquids	Milk, ghee, honey, sugar, and water (for Panchamrit)
Miscellaneous	Red cloth, bell, conch shell, lamp stand

Lakshmi Ganesh Puja Vidhi – Step-by-Step Ritual

Performing the puja with devotion is more important than complexity. Here’s a detailed step-by-step method you can follow easily at home:

Step 1 – Purification (Aachaman & Sankalp)

Sit facing east or north.
Wash hands and feet before sitting.
Take water in your right palm, chant your family name and purpose of the puja (sankalp).

Step 2 – Invocation of Deities (Avahan)

Invoke Lord Ganesha first to remove all obstacles.
Light a diya and incense sticks.
Chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah” while offering flowers.

Step 3 – Worship Goddess Lakshmi

Offer flowers, rice grains, sandalwood paste, and sweets to the idol.
Chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah.”
Offer Panchamrit and light ghee lamps in front of her idol.

Step 4 – Kuber Puja (Optional)

Worship Lord Kuber, the God of Wealth, alongside Lakshmi for financial prosperity.

Step 5 – Naivedya and Aarti

Offer sweets, fruits, and food items.
Sing Lakshmi Aarti and Ganesh Aarti.
Light camphor and perform the Aarti in a circular motion three times.

Step 6 – Prasad Distribution

Distribute prasad and sweets to family members.
Keep one diya burning all night as a symbol of prosperity.

Ideal Evening Schedule Example

Time	Activity
06:30 PM	Begin cleaning and decorating the puja area
07:00 PM	Take a bath, wear clean or new clothes
07:15 PM	Start puja with Ganesh invocation
07:30 PM	Perform Lakshmi Puja with full vidhi
08:15 PM	Conduct Aarti and distribute prasad
09:00 PM	Family dinner and lighting diyas around the home

Spiritual Significance of the Ritual

Every act of the Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja carries deep spiritual symbolism:

Ritual	Significance
Cleaning Home	Removes negative energy and welcomes new beginnings
Lighting Diyas	Represents light of knowledge dispelling ignorance
Rangoli	Invites divine energy into the home
Lakshmi Puja	Attracts prosperity and fortune
Ganesh Puja	Removes obstacles and ensures peace
Kuber Puja	Stabilizes financial growth

Benefits of Performing Diwali Puja

Attracts Prosperity: Lakshmi Puja blesses the devotee with financial stability.
Removes Negativity: Lighting diyas purifies the aura and removes dark energies.
Promotes Family Harmony: Performing puja together enhances unity and faith.
Brings Peace of Mind: Chanting mantras and meditating during the puja creates spiritual balance.
Marks New Beginnings: Especially beneficial for business owners during Chopda Puja (ledger opening ceremony).

Tips to Maximize the Effect of Puja

Always start the puja in Pradosh Kaal (evening after sunset).
Keep yourself calm, focused, and pure during the ritual.
Avoid consuming alcohol or non-vegetarian food on Diwali.
Keep all lamps burning throughout the night.
Donate food, clothes, or money to those in need — this act multiplies the blessings received.

Conclusion

Diwali is not just a festival; it’s a spiritual reminder to purify our minds, homes, and intentions. Performing the Lakshmi Ganesh Puja on the correct muhurat aligns us with cosmic energy, inviting prosperity and happiness.

In 2025, take this opportunity to not only light diyas around your house but also illuminate your life with devotion, gratitude, and inner peace.

Disclaimer

The information provided here is based on traditional Hindu practices and common Panchang references. Local variations in customs and timings may exist depending on your region. Always consult your family priest or local calendar for exact muhurat and rituals applicable to your tradition.

About the author

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