Diwali Lakshmi Puja Muhurat Timings

• Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is best done during a certain duration called the Pradosh Kaal, the time post-sunset. The most auspicious part of this duration is the Vrishabha Kaal .

• For Diwali 2025, which occurs on Monday, October 20, the exact muhurat timings are as follows:
  • Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 6:40 to 8:29
  • Duration: 0 Hours 48 Mins
  • Pradosh Kaal: 6:02 to 8:29
  • Vrishabha Kaal: 7:40 to 9:43
• It is extremely auspicious to conduct the puja in the time when Vrishabha Kaal and Pradosh Kaal overlap.

? The Deeper Significance of Diwali

• Outside of the lights and celebration, Diwali signifies deeply spiritual and cultural significance for millions. It represents the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. 
• The festival draws its origin from various ancient myths, and hence its celebration differs in different parts of India :
• In North India, it mainly celebrates the return of Lord Rama to Ayodhya after spending 14 years in exile and his triumph over the demon king Ravana .
• In South India, it mainly celebrates Lord Krishna's triumph over the demon Narakasura. 
• In Jainism, Diwali marks the birthday of Lord Mahavira's attainment of Nirvana .
• In Sikhism, it celebrates the release of Guru Hargobind from jail .

How to Celebrate a Meaningful Diwali

• To celebrate Diwali in its true spirit, you can embrace these customs and ideas:
• Get Ready for Puja: Tidy up your house well prior to the puja and adorn it with rangoli, flowers, and lights to greet Goddess Lakshmi. Get essential things such as idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, a kalash (pot), diyas, incense, flowers, sweets, and fruits. 
• Perform the Puja: The Lakshmi Puja generally starts with the worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles, and then the main puja for Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. 
• Celebrate Responsibly: There has been a lot of focus in recent years on an environment-friendly Diwali. You can decide to celebrate with environment-friendly crackers, or prioritize more the fun of rangoli, diyas, home-made sweets, and quality time with family and friends.
• I wish this comprehensive guide assists you in planning and celebrating a happy and prosperous Diwali for the year 2025. Do you want a more detailed step-by-step process for doing the Lakshmi Puja?