The confusion regarding the date of Diwali 2025 and the auspicious timings for Lakshmi Puja has now been resolved. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on October 20, while those wishing to perform morning puja can do so on the morning of October 21. Performing puja during the various auspicious timings in the evening and night brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being to the home.
Diwali 2025: This year, Diwali will primarily be celebrated on October 20, 2025. According to Indian astrologers and Panchang experts, it is appropriate to perform Mahalakshmi Puja on the night of Kartik Amavasya. The main auspicious time for puja in homes and temples will be from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM. Those who wish to perform puja at their office or workplace can also do so on the morning of October 21, in accordance with the Amavasya tithi. Performing puja at the correct time and on the right day this time will bring prosperity, peace, and positive energy to the family.
Confusion Over Auspicious Timings and Date Resolved
This year, there was confusion among people regarding the date of Diwali, as Kartik Amavasya falls on both October 20 and 21. However, astrologers and Panchang experts have clarified that the main festival of Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20. According to the scriptures, Diwali Lakshmi Puja should be performed on the night of Kartik Amavasya, and this time, the Amavasya tithi is present from Pradosh Kaal until night on October 20. Therefore, Mahalakshmi Puja will be organized in homes and temples on this day.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Timings and Auspicious Muhurat
Specific auspicious timings have been determined for Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2025. During the Pradosh Kaal in the evening, the auspicious time for puja will be from 05:46 PM to 08:18 PM. The Vrishabha Kaal is from 07:08 PM to 09:03 PM. Puja can be performed during the Nishita Kaal at night from 11:41 PM to 12:31 AM. Additionally, the Simha Lagna will be from 01:38 AM to 03:56 AM. All these timings have been specially set according to scriptures and Panchang, to ensure maximum benefit from Lakshmi Puja at home and the workplace.
Choghadiya Muhurat 2025
Choghadiya Muhurat timings have also been set for Diwali Lakshmi Puja. The Afternoon Muhurat (Char, Labh, Amrit) is from 03:44 PM to 05:46 PM. The Sayahna Muhurat (Char) will be from 05:46 PM to 07:21 PM. The Night Muhurat (Labh) is from 10:31 PM to 12:06 AM, October 21. Furthermore, the Ushakaal Muhurat (Shubh, Amrit, Char) will be from 01:41 AM to 06:26 AM, October 21. Performing puja according to these muhurats brings special benefits and ushers in happiness and prosperity to the home.
Diwali Puja at Office and Workplace
For those who cannot perform puja at home, Diwali Lakshmi Puja can be observed at their office or workplace on the morning of October 21. As the Amavasya tithi falls in the morning on this day, morning puja also holds special significance. During the puja, it is considered auspicious to keep the home or workplace clean, light lamps, and devoutly offer lamps and flowers before the idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi.
Method of Puja
For Diwali Lakshmi Puja, first take a bath and wear clean clothes. Clean the puja area and light a lamp in front of the idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi. Chanting mantras and reciting the Lakshmi mantra during the puja is especially beneficial. Performing Havan (fire ritual) or offering incense, flowers, and lamps during the puja infuses positive energy into the home. Additionally, those observing a fast can adhere to their fasting rules.
Significance of Diwali 2025
Diwali is the festival of wealth, prosperity, and peace. On this day, the worship of Mahalakshmi and Lord Ganesha holds special significance. Decorating homes with lamps and performing Lakshmi Puja is considered auspicious. Since the main festival of Diwali this year falls on October 20, people are already busy decorating their homes and workplaces and preparing for the puja.
This year, the main festival of Diwali 2025 will be celebrated on October 20. The primary auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja is from 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM, and performing puja according to the Choghadiya Muhurat is especially beneficial. Those who wish to perform morning puja can also do so on the morning of October 21. By knowing the correct timings for puja and mantras this Diwali, prosperity and happiness will come to both home and workplace.
