Diwali 2025: Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja Muhurat, Rituals & Significance
As Diwali approaches in October 2025, devotees across India prepare to welcome the Goddess of wealth, Mahalakshmi, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, into their homes. The Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja is the heart of this festival of lights — a ritual that combines spiritual aspiration with economic hope.
According to various panchang sources, the core puja must be performed when Amavasya Tithi prevails and during the auspicious Pradosh Kaal (twilight period) following sunset. For 2025, many astrologers recommend the window between 6:48 PM and 8:20 PM IST for Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja in many Indian cities.
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Why this ritual holds such significance:
- Goddess Lakshmi symbolizes wealth, fortune and spiritual prosperity. Worshipping her on Amavasya helps invoke abundance.
- Lord Ganesha is invoked first to remove obstacles, ensuring the puja proceeds smoothly and blessings are unobstructed.
- The confluence of lunar timing (Amavasya) + twilight (Pradosh) + fixed Lagna (such as Vrishabha) is believed to maximise the grace of the deities.
Here is a summary of key timings and aspects for Diwali 2025 Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja:
| Metric | Timing / Detail | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Date of Puja | Monday, 20 October 2025 | Amavasya Tithi in Kartik month |
| Suggested Muhurat | 6:48 PM – 8:20 PM IST | Pradosh Kaal window — vary by city |
| Fixed Lagna options | Vrishabha, Kumbha, Vrishchika, Simha | Recommended for stability of Lakshmi’s presence 4 |
How to Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja (Brief Vidhi)
1. Clean your home thoroughly, especially entrance, pooja area and work desk. Turn the space into a welcoming sanctuary of light and devotion.
2. Decorate the altar: spread a red cloth, place idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, keep a kalash (water-pot) with mango leaves & coconut, offer rice, haldi-kumkum, coins.
3. Invoke Lord Ganesha first with mantra such as “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”, then invoke Goddess Lakshmi: recite mantras (like Sri Suktam or Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali) and offer naivedya (fruits, sweets, dry fruits, flowers).
4. Light diyas (oil lamps) in the puja room and around the house entrance, especially during the muhurat window. The light symbolises removal of darkness and invitation of divine grace.
5. If you maintain business or counting books, perform Chopda Pujan: sanctify your ledgers and invoke Goddess Lakshmi’s blessing for your financial endeavours.
6. Conclude with aarti, distribute prasad among family and neighbours, and keep the lights burning for some time to maintain the uplifted atmosphere.
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### Why This Matters for Investors & Traders
Just as Lakshmi’s abode is cleaned, orderly and luminous, a portfolio thrives on clarity, structure and regularity. Undertaking rituals with eyes of devotion helps build an inner mindset of discipline — crucial in trading when markets fluctuate and emotions run high. ↳ Spiritual insight into order, clarity and readiness can mirror investment behaviour.
Investor Takeaway
Indian-Share-Tips.com Nifty Expert Gulshan Khera, CFP®, who is also a SEBI Regd Investment Adviser, reminds that the ritual of Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja is not just about seeking wealth — it’s about preparing one’s mind, environment and actions for prosperity. Similarly, in markets, structural preparation, disciplined strategy and timely execution matter far more than mere hope. Start with clarity, nurture patience, keep the light of your strategy burning — and wealth will follow in time.
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Related Queries on Diwali Puja & Timing
- What is the best Lagna (ascendant) for Lakshmi Puja in 2025?
- Why perform Chopda Pujan during Diwali business rituals?
- How to adapt Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja timings for different cities in India?
SEBI Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for informational and devotional purposes only and should not be construed as investment advice. Readers must perform their own due diligence and consult a registered investment advisor before making any investment decisions. The views expressed are general in nature and may not suit individual investment objectives or financial situations.
