Diwali 2025 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat and Rituals: A Complete Celebration Guide

Every home has its own way of celebrating Diwali. For some, it’s the joy of meeting loved ones after months apart. For others, it’s the quiet comfort of lighting diyas and watching their golden glow fill the night. But beyond the sparkle and sweets, Diwali holds a deeper emotion, a moment to pause, give thanks, and invite positivity into our lives.

At the heart of this feeling lies Lakshmi Puja, the moment when families come together to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, the divine energy of abundance, peace, and happiness. On this sacred evening, homes are filled with devotion, laughter, and the fragrance of incense as prayers are offered for a brighter year ahead.

As we move closer to Diwali 2025, it’s the perfect time to understand the essence behind this cherished ritual. From knowing the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurat (auspicious timing) to following the traditional vidhi (ritual steps) and exploring the meaning of each of the five festive days, this complete guide will help you celebrate Diwali with both faith and joy.

When is Diwali in 2025?

In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20.
This is the Amavasya (new moon) day of the Hindu month Kartik, which marks the main day of celebration and Lakshmi Puja.

People light diyas, decorate their homes, and welcome Goddess Lakshmi, hoping to fill their homes with prosperity, peace, and positivity.

Diwali 2025 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Timing)

Performing Lakshmi Puja during the Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time) is considered highly important. It is believed that during this time, Goddess Lakshmi descends to bless her devotees with wealth, happiness, and success.

• Diwali 2025 Date: Monday, October 20, 2025

• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:45 PM to 07:50 PM (approximate)

• Pradosh Kaal: 05:30 PM to 08:10 PM

• Vrishabha Kaal: 05:45 PM to 07:45 PM

• Amavasya Tithi Starts: 02:10 PM on October 20, 2025

• Amavasya Tithi Ends: 03:05 PM on October 21, 2025

(Note: Timings may slightly vary depending on your city and time zone. Always check local Panchang for accurate muhurat.)

Significance of Lakshmi Puja on Diwali

Lakshmi Puja is the heart of Diwali celebrations. On this night, people invite Goddess Lakshmi to visit their homes and bless them with prosperity. The tradition comes from the story of Goddess Lakshmi emerging from the ocean of milk during Samudra Manthan, symbolizing wealth, abundance, and purity.

People clean their homes, decorate with rangoli, light diyas, and keep doors open, symbolically inviting Goddess Lakshmi to enter. It’s believed she blesses homes that are clean, peaceful, and filled with light.

Lakshmi Puja Vidhi: Step-by-Step Rituals

If you’re performing Lakshmi Puja at home for the first time, here’s a simple step-by-step guide you can follow with devotion and love.

1. Cleaning and Decoration

• Clean every corner of your house thoroughly.

• Decorate with rangoli, flowers, and LED diyas.

• Place beautiful lamps at your entrance and on windowsills to welcome the goddess.

• Draw tiny footsteps of Goddess Lakshmi (using rice flour or rangoli powder) from your entrance to the puja area, symbolizing her arrival.

2. Setting up the Puja Area

• Place a clean red or yellow cloth on a raised platform.

• Keep a small idol or photo of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha (as He removes obstacles).

• Decorate the idols with fresh flowers, garlands, and ornaments.

• Keep a Kalash (metal pot) filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut on top — it represents abundance and purity.

3. Puja Samagri (Essential Items)

Here’s what you’ll need for Lakshmi Puja 2025:

• Idol or photo of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha

• Flowers, incense sticks, and diyas

• Rice, turmeric, kumkum (vermilion), and sandalwood paste

• Coins, sweets, fruits, and betel leaves

• Panchamrit (mixture of milk, honey, curd, sugar, and ghee)

• A clean cloth for covering the idols

• A small bell and diya stand

4. Invocation (Aavahan)

• Light the diyas and incense sticks.

• Chant mantras or simply pray sincerely to invoke Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.

• Offer flowers and rice while chanting “Om Shreem Mahalakshmiyai Namah”.

5. Offering and Prayers

• Offer fruits, sweets, and coins to Goddess Lakshmi.

• Apply tilak to the idols.

• Perform aarti with diya and sing devotional songs.

• Family members can take turns doing the aarti.

6. Lighting Diyas and Sharing Sweets

• After the puja, light diyas around your home and at the main entrance.

• Share sweets and gifts with neighbors and family.

• It’s also customary to donate to the needy on Diwali night for good karma.

5 Days of Diwali 2025 & Their Significance

Diwali isn’t just a one-day event, it’s a five-day festival, each day holding deep cultural and spiritual meaning. Let’s look at what each day signifies.

1. Dhanteras (Dhantrayodashi)

Date: October 18, 2025
Significance: The first day of Diwali marks the invocation of wealth and prosperity. People clean their homes and buy gold, silver, or utensils, believing it brings good fortune. Lamps are lit in the evening to welcome Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi.
Rituals:

• Clean the house and decorate the entrance with rangoli.

• Buy something metallic, a sign of inviting abundance.

• Light diyas and pray for health, wealth, and well-being.

2. Naraka Chaturdashi (Choti Diwali)

Date: October 19, 2025
Significance: This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil. It marks Lord Krishna’s triumph over the demon Narakasura. People take an early morning oil bath, light diyas, and prepare sweets.
Rituals:

• Wake up early for a purifying bath with sesame oil.

• Decorate your home with lamps.

• Spend the evening in celebration and lighting diyas.

3. Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali Day)

Date: October 20, 2025
Significance: The most important day, dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Families gather to perform Lakshmi Puja and seek her blessings for prosperity. Homes shine bright with lamps, and people exchange sweets and gifts.
Rituals:

• Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja during the Pradosh Kaal.

• Offer sweets, coins, and prayers to the goddess.

• Light diyas throughout the house and burst a few crackers (eco-friendly ones are best!).

4. Govardhan Puja (Annakut)

Date: October 21, 2025
Significance: On this day, devotees worship Lord Krishna for protecting the people of Gokul from Lord Indra’s wrath by lifting the Govardhan Hill. It’s a day of gratitude and offering food to God.
Rituals:

• Prepare a variety of vegetarian dishes and offer them to Lord Krishna.

• Decorate idols with flowers and tulsi leaves.

• Share the food as prasad among family and neighbors.

5. Bhai Dooj

Date: October 22, 2025
Significance: This day celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters. Sisters pray for their brothers’ long and happy life, and brothers give gifts in return.
Rituals:

• Sisters apply tilak on their brothers’ foreheads.

• Exchange gifts and sweets.

• Families enjoy festive meals together.

Tips for a Peaceful and Prosperous Lakshmi Puja

1. Cleanliness is key: Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bless homes that are tidy and peaceful.

2. Use eco-friendly diyas: Clay diyas not only look traditional but are also environment-friendly.

3. Decorate with devotion: Add rangolis, marigold garlands, and candles for a festive vibe.

4. Stay positive: Diwali is about joy, keep your thoughts and actions pure and kind.

5. Light lamps at dusk: It’s believed Goddess Lakshmi arrives in the evening; lighting lamps symbolizes guiding her to your home.

Modern Touches to Traditional Celebration

While traditional puja rituals remain timeless, today’s celebrations often include a mix of old and new:

• Digital Puja Guides: Many families follow step-by-step videos or apps to perform puja.

• LED Diyas and Crystal Lamps: Safe, reusable, and elegant for home décor.

• Eco-Friendly Gifts: Chocolates, handmade candles, or sustainable décor from stores like DeoDap make great choices.

• Minimalist Decor: Clean, bright, and focused on positive energy rather than extravagance.

Conclusion: Celebrate Diwali 2025 with Devotion and Joy

Diwali 2025 is more than a festival, it’s a time to pause, reflect, and fill our lives with gratitude and light. Performing Lakshmi Puja with a sincere heart brings not just material prosperity, but also inner peace and contentment.

As diyas light up homes across India, may your life shine with happiness, your family be blessed with harmony, and Goddess Lakshmi fill your home with endless prosperity.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Happy Diwali 2025!