What Will Be the Auspicious Time for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?

Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is a major festival in India that mainly symbolizes the transition from darkness to light. This festival is celebrated according to Hinduism in the joy of Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesha, the god of wealth, and the return of Rama to Ayodhya. Diwali is celebrated every year on the new moon day of the month of Kartik, and its happiness is shared with family and friends.

Main Festivals of Diwali

Dhanteras: Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on this day for wealth and prosperity.

Narak Chaturdashi (Kali Chaudas): On this day people clean the house and light Diyas.

Main Diwali (Lakshmi Pujan): Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped, and people burst firecrackers.

Bhai Dooj: A festival of brother-sister love, in which sisters pray for the long life of their brothers.

Diwali Preparations

Home cleaning and decoration: On this day the house is decorated with Diyas, rangoli, and flowers.

Sweets and Namkeen: Sweets are especially exchanged on this occasion.

Lighting the lamp: Lighting the lamp has special significance, which symbolizes moving from darkness to light.

When Is the Auspicious Time of Diwali 2024?

According to Astrology Prediction, Pradosh Kaal lasts for three Muhurtas after sunset. Goddess Lakshmi should be worshipped during Pradosh Kaal. On Thursday, October 31, 2024, there will be Amavasya throughout the night along with Pradosh Kaal. Therefore, Lakshmi Puja on this day is considered auspicious according to the scriptures. Most scholars are advising to celebrate Diwali on October 31 itself. Know the auspicious time, puja material, and method of this day from Jyotishcharya Chirag Daruwalla.

Auspicious time of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali 31 October 2024

Brahma Muhurat: 04:49 am to 05:41 am.

Morning Evening: 05:15 am to 06:32 am.

Abhijeet Muhurat: 11:42 am to 12:27 pm.

Vijayi Muhurat: 01:55 pm to 02:39 pm

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Items

Turmeric, Kumkum, Rice, Abir, Gulal, Mehndi, Banana leaves, Sugarcane, Kheel-Batasha, Five types of sweets, Ghee, Oil, Lamp, Thread, Cotton, Roli, Chowki, Tulsi, Mauli, Camphor, Sandalwood, Incense sticks, Agarbatti, Betel nut, Coconut, Five types of fruits, Water chestnut, Sitaphal, Mango leaves, Betel leaves, Flowers, Silver coin, Garland, Lotus bunch, Lotus flower, Betel leaves, Aarti plate, Copper Lota, Perfume bottle, Naivedya.

Lakshmi Pujan Method

• Clean the place of worship by purifying it and sprinkling Gangajal there. Purity and Satvikta have special importance in worship.

• Now make a Swastika at that place and place a handful of rice on it.

• After this, place a wooden plank in which Goddess Lakshmi, Shri Ganesh, and Kuber ji are seated.

• Spread a red or yellow cloth on the plank and place an idol or picture of Goddess Lakshmi on it.

• After cleaning the picture or idol or sprinkling Gangajal, now light incense sticks, agarbatti, lamps, etc. in front of them.

• Now place banana leaves and sugarcane around the picture of the goddess.

• Now offers all her favorite things to the goddess. Like lotus flowers, water chestnuts, yellow sweets, lotus gatta, etc.

• Then perform Shodashopachar Puja of Goddess Lakshmi. First of all, make her wear a garland of flowers and apply turmeric, kumkum, and rice.

• Apply fragrance (sandalwood, kumkum, abir, Gulal, turmeric, mehndi) with the ring finger.

• After offering all the materials, perform the Aarti of the Goddess. All the members of the house should participate in the Aarti.

• After worship and Aarti, offer Prasad or Naivedya (offering). Keep in mind that salt, chili, and oil are not used in Naivedya. A basil leaf is placed on each plate.