Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is one of the most important festivals in India. It symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. The festival is celebrated with lights, diyas, sweets, decorations, and prayers. The most important ritual of Diwali is Laxmi Pujan, which is performed in the evening to invite Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and happiness, into our homes.
In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated with great devotion and joy across India. Let’s take a look at the Laxmi Puja timing (muhurat), step-by-step puja vidhi (procedure), and the complete samagri list you will need for the puja.
Laxmi Puja Muhurat for Diwali 2025
- Diwali Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Laxmi Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Time):
Evening: 05:45 PM to 07:45 PM (approximately 2 hours) - Pradosh Kaal: 05:35 PM to 08:10 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 05:45 PM to 07:45 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 02:05 PM on October 20, 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 12:45 PM on October 21, 2025
According to Hindu beliefs, Laxmi Puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal (the time after sunset) when Vrishabha Lagna is active, as it is considered the most auspicious for worshipping Goddess Laxmi.
Significance of Laxmi Puja on Diwali
On Diwali night, people light diyas and candles to remove darkness and invite positive energy into their homes. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Laxmi roams the earth and blesses those who are clean, disciplined, and devoted. Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, is also worshipped along with Goddess Laxmi to ensure peace and prosperity in life.
Laxmi Puja not only brings material wealth but also blesses families with harmony, happiness, and spiritual well-being.
Step-by-Step Laxmi Puja Vidhi
Here’s a simple way to perform the Laxmi Puja at home:
1. Clean Your Home
Before the puja, clean your home thoroughly. It is believed that Goddess Laxmi only visits clean and peaceful homes. Decorate the entrance with rangoli and light diyas to welcome her.
2. Set Up the Puja Area
Choose a clean place for the puja — preferably in the northeast direction of your home. Spread a red or yellow cloth on a raised platform and place idols or pictures of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha on it.
3. Decorate the Puja Setup
Keep flowers, candles, and diyas around the idols. Draw a small Swastik and Om symbol with kumkum on the platform. Place a kalash (copper or silver pot) filled with water and topped with a coconut wrapped in mango leaves.
4. Offer Prayers to Lord Ganesha
Begin the puja by worshipping Lord Ganesha. Light a diya, offer flowers, sweets, and chant Ganesha mantras like “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”. It is believed that no puja is complete without invoking Lord Ganesha.
5. Worship Goddess Laxmi
Next, offer prayers to Goddess Laxmi. Apply kumkum and turmeric, offer flowers, incense sticks, and sweets. You can also recite Laxmi Aarti or Shri Suktam to please the goddess.
6. Offer Naivedya and Aarti
Prepare traditional sweets like kheer, ladoo, or halwa as naivedya. Offer them to the deities and then perform Aarti of both Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi with devotion and gratitude.
7. Light Diyas
After the puja, light diyas and candles in every corner of your house, especially near doors and windows. It is said that the light helps guide Goddess Laxmi into your home.
8. Distribute Prasad
Finally, distribute prasad (offerings) among family members and guests. Share sweets and exchange warm Diwali greetings.
Complete Laxmi Puja Samagri List
Here’s everything you’ll need for the puja:
- Idols or pictures of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha
- Puja thali (plate)
- Red or yellow cloth
- Kalash (metal pot) with water, coconut, and mango leaves
- Rice grains (Akshat)
- Betel leaves and betel nuts
- Flowers and garlands
- Incense sticks (Agarbatti) and camphor
- Kumkum, turmeric, and sandalwood paste
- Coins or currency notes (symbol of wealth)
- Panchamrit (a mixture of milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar)
- Ghee diya and oil diyas
- Sweets (ladoos, kheer, or halwa)
- Rangoli colors
- Bell (Ghanti)
- Aarti book or printed Laxmi-Ganesha Aarti
Tips for a Blissful Diwali
- Keep your home well-lit throughout the night.
- Avoid arguing or using harsh words during the puja.
- Offer gratitude to the Goddess for the blessings you already have.
- Share food and happiness with the poor or needy.
Conclusion
Diwali is not just a festival of lights but also a festival of inner awakening and gratitude. Performing Laxmi Pujan with devotion brings wealth, peace, and happiness into our lives. On this auspicious day, may Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha bless you and your family with endless prosperity and joy.
Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous Diwali 2025!
May your home shine with lights of happiness and love.