Diwali is the time to make way for new beginnings, express gratitude towards material wealth, and leave differences behind to come together to celebrate. Out of the several days that take place during Diwali, the day of worshipping one’s material wealth, particularly called Lakshmi Puja, is a significant day in Hinduism. According to the Hindu almanac, the festival will take place on October 20, 2025. So, here’s team unstumbled sharing all the essential information you need to know about the festival!
Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2025: Muhurat, Amavasya Tithi, And More
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2025
The auspicious time, i.e. muhurat of the festivities is of utmost importance in Hindu festivals. In general, the muhurat for Lakshmi Puja 2025 in Mumbai is from 7:41 PM to 8:41 PM Indian Standard Time. However, there are also different muhurat timings for different Indian cities mentioned below:
| City | Muhurat Start Time | Muhurat End Time |
| New Delhi | 7:08 PM | 8:18 PM |
| Chennai | 7:20 PM | 8:14 PM |
| Mumbai | 7:41 PM | 8:41 PM |
| Hyderabad | 7:21 PM | 8:19 PM |
| Bengaluru | 7:31 PM | 8:25 PM |
| Ahmedabad | 7:36 PM | 8:40 PM |
Astrologers have noted that cities where sunset occurs on or before 5:30 PM should observe Diwali’s Lakshmi Puja on October 21. Whereas, cities where sunset occurs after 5:30 PM may celebrate it on October 20. This explains why many cities like Kolkata, Shillong, Guwahati, and others will observe Lakshmi Puja on October 21 while most Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, etc will do so on October 20. You can consult your family astrologer or a local priest if you have ambiguity regarding the muhurat timings.
Also Read: Kali Puja 2025 Date and Time: Amavasya, Puja Muhurat & Celebration
Significance Of Diwali Amavasya Tithi 2025
According to the religious almanac, the Diwali Amavasya Tithi 2025 begins at 3:44 PM on October 20 and continues till 5:54 PM on October 21. It is believed that doing the puja during this time is especially auspicious as the new moon night is believed to enhance spiritual powers and strengthen the effect of prayers.
Why Lakshmi Puja Is Important
The day of the Lakshmi Puja is considered especially auspicious for devotees to worship their material wealth. As the Goddess of prosperity, abundance, and material wealth, Goddess Lakshmi is invoked and worshipped in most Hindu households on this day.
It is considered that religiously worshipping and honoring the Goddess on the day of Lakshmi Puja brings abundance and prosperity in the lives of the devotees. They also worship Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber, bringers of wisdom and wealth, respectively.
Diwali Puja Samagri List For Lakshmi Puja
For Lakshmi Puja rituals, the following samagri (ingredients and materials) are required:
- Kumkum (vermillion)
- Chandan paste (sandalwood)
- Akshata (unbroken rice)
- Agarbatti (incense sticks)
- Supari (areca nut)
- Kapur (camphor)
- Fruits and flowers
- Ittar (perfume)
- Paan leaves
- Flower garlands
- Panchamrit (mixture of milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey)
Consult your family priest for any other samagri required; these are the most common samagri used for Lakshmi Puja rituals.
How Is Lakshmi Puja Celebrated?
On the day of Lakshmi Puja, devotees wake up early and take a holy bath. They dress up in new and clean clothes, preferably traditional attire. They then place the idols or photographs of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi in accordance with the Puja muhurat. Many devotees observe a strict fast, without even consuming water, which is broken only after the Lakshmi Puja rituals in the evening.
During Lakshmi Puja, devotees first light up their homes and outdoors with earthen oil lamps (diyas). They place one (or many) diya(s) near the idols or photos of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and chant their devotional mantras. Lord Ganesha is first invoked to destroy all obstacles and bless them with wisdom and he’s offered flowers, ittar, sweets, and durva (a variety of grass).
Devotees also fill a sacred pot (kalash) with water and place mango leaves and a coconut inside it. After applying the kalash kumkum, it is placed next to the idols or photos of the deities. Some devotees also light up a large diya with mustard oil and keep it lit all night long, whereas some also light up another 26 diyas with mustard oil.
Finally, Goddess Lakshmi is invoked by chanting her mantras, presenting the deity with flowers, incense sticks, ittar, and other offerings. Devotees also worship material wealth like currency notes, gold and silver coins, and account books, as well as doors, windows, and appliances like television sets, fridge, washing machine, and others. This is to show gratitude and respect towards material wealth and objects of daily use that sustain human life.
After this ritual, devotees chant divine mantras, invoke Lord Kuber, and conclude the rituals with an aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi. The prasad of panchamrit is distributed to all attendees and family members and then each member of the family pays respect to the deities.
Cleaning And Decorating The House For Lakshmi Puja
Before Diwali festivities begin, devotees deep-clean their homes, cleaning each room and replacing broken or damaged items in the house. They decorate homes with flower garlands, electric lighting, draping torans on doors, and drawing colorful rangolis in the front yard.
Many different ingredients like rice paste, flowers, and colored powders are used to make intricate and vibrant rangoli designs on the floor. During the days of Diwali, devotees make sure to maintain a neat home, believing that doing so will bring spiritual peace and order to their lives.
Summing Up
Lakshmi Puja 2025 is a day to express gratitude towards the material possessions in your life and engage in spiritual cleansing. It is a day to embrace wisdom, destroy ignorance, and bond with family and friends. Considered to be extremely important for a prosperous, successful, and profitable year ahead, Lakshmi Puja is widely popular among traders, businessmen, students, and shopkeepers as well. How do you plan to celebrate this day?
