📅 Date and Auspicious Timings
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: October 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: October 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
- Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Delhi): 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 5:46 PM to 8:18 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal: 7:08 PM to 9:03 PM
(Please check your local Panchang for exact timings.)
🌟 Significance of the Festival
Diwali, also known as Deepavali, is the most celebrated and vibrant festival in India. It falls on the new moon (Amavasya) night and is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi — the deity of wealth and prosperity. It also honors Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber.
This day marks the appearance of Goddess Lakshmi from the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) and her marriage to Lord Vishnu. Homes are lit with lamps, decorated with rangoli, and filled with joy, sweets, and family togetherness.
🛐 Puja Procedure and Rituals
🔅 Pre-Puja Preparations
- Thoroughly clean the house and decorate the entrance with rangoli and diyas (lamps).
- Set up idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber in the puja area.
🔅 Lakshmi Puja Vidhi
- Begin with lighting lamps and performing Ganesh Puja.
- Offer lotus flowers, rice grains, turmeric, kumkum, sweets, and coins to Goddess Lakshmi.
- Offer white sweets to Lord Kuber and chant:
“Om Hreem Kuberaya Namah” - Perform aarti and distribute prasad among family and guests.
🕯️ Diwali Traditions
- Light diyas in every corner of the home, especially near the main entrance and in dark areas.
- Create colorful rangoli designs and decorate with flowers.
- Exchange sweets, gifts, and enjoy fireworks with family and friends.
🙋♂️ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is Lakshmi Puja only about Goddess Lakshmi?
No. Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber are also worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi for wisdom and wealth together.
Q2. Should we avoid lending or borrowing money on this day?
Yes. Taking or giving loans on Diwali is considered inauspicious and may block incoming prosperity.
Q3. Can unmarried individuals perform Lakshmi Puja?
Absolutely. Anyone — married or unmarried — can perform the puja to seek blessings for prosperity, peace, and positivity.
📝 Conclusion
Diwali is not just a festival — it’s a celebration of light over darkness, abundance over lack, and hope over despair. By performing Lakshmi Puja with sincerity, we invite divine prosperity and happiness into our lives.