Lakshmi Puja 2025 – Date, Muhurat, Rituals, and Significance of Diwali’s Most Auspicious Night

Lakshmi Puja 2025 – Date and Muhurat

• Date: Monday, 20th October 2025
• Amavasya Tithi Begins: 20th October at 12:11 AM
• Amavasya Tithi Ends: 21st October at 10:43 PM
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Pradosh Kaal + Vrishabha Lagna): 6:59 PM to 8:32 PM IST
  (This is the most auspicious time for performing Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja.)

Why is Lakshmi Puja Celebrated?

• It is believed that on this night, Goddess Lakshmi descends to Earth and blesses those who are spiritually clean and materially prepared
• The day also marks Lord Rama’s return to Ayodhya, when the city was lit with rows of lamps as a welcome
• Homes filled with light, cleanliness, and devotion are said to receive divine favor
• Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Ganesha (for removing obstacles) and Kuber (the guardian of wealth)

Lakshmi Puja Rituals

1. House Preparation

• Clean and declutter your entire home, especially the main entrance and puja room
• Decorate with rangoli, marigold garlands, torans, and footprints of Lakshmi Mata leading to the altar
• Light rows of oil lamps (diyas) to dispel darkness and attract positivity

2. Setting Up the Puja Altar

• Place idols or images of Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kuber on a clean red or yellow cloth
• Set up a kalash filled with water, mango leaves, coins, rice, and haldi-kumkum
• If you are a business owner, also place account books (bahi khata) for Chopda Pujan

3. Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja Vidhi

• Offerings include: kumkum, turmeric, lotus flowers, betel leaves, rice, sweets, and dry fruits
• Light a ghee diya and incense sticks
• Chant or recite:
  • Sri Suktam
  • Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali
  • Ganesha Stotra or Aarti

4. Chopda Pujan (Business Worship)

• In Gujarat and Maharashtra, this marks the start of a new financial year
• New account books are sanctified, mantras are written, and prayers are offered for clarity and prosperity

5. Naivedya and Prasad

• Prepare and offer kheer, puri, dry fruits, sweets, and fruits to the deities
• Distribute prasad to family, neighbors, and staff
• Perform aarti and light multiple diyas around the house, especially near the entrance and Tulsi plant

Spiritual Practices on Lakshmi Puja Night

• Chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” 108 times
• Maintain an atmosphere of peace, joy, and silence during and after the puja
• Place gold/silver coins, new clothes, or valuable items in front of the altar for blessing
• Keep the main diya burning all night to invite continuous prosperity

Regional Traditions

• North India: Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja with sweets, lighting, and firecrackers
• Gujarat: Business-led Chopda Pujan followed by Diwali celebrations
• Maharashtra: Preparation for Padwa begins after Tulsi and Lakshmi puja
• South India: Celebrated in the morning in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka as Deepavali Lakshmi Puja

What to Avoid on Lakshmi Puja Day

• Avoid sweeping or throwing out waste after sunset (may drive away wealth)
• Do not engage in arguments, loud music, or negative talk during the puja period
• Ensure diyas are kept burning—don’t leave them unattended or extinguished before midnight

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Let this Diwali Lakshmi Puja illuminate your life with wealth, peace, and divine protection.