Diwali muhurat 2025: Diwali is one of the major festivals of Hindu religion, which is celebrated every year on the day of Kartik Amavasya. There are many mythological stories behind celebrating it. There is a religious belief that on this day Lord Ram returned to Ayodhya with his brother Lakshman and mother Sita after completing 14 years of exile. The people of Ayodhya welcomed Lord Ram by lighting lamps to celebrate his return. Since then, Diwali started being celebrated with great pomp and the tradition of lighting lamps started on this day. Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, 20 October. Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped on this day. Let us tell you the worship method, mantra, auspicious time and aarti of Diwali.
Diwali 2025 muhurat
- Kartik Amavasya starts – 20th October at 3:44 pm.
- Kartik Amavasya ends – 21st October at 5:55 pm.
- Rahukaal time – 20th October from 7:50 am to 9:15 am.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja Time 2025 (Diwali Puja time 2025)
There will be three auspicious times on 20th October for worshiping Lakshmi-Ganesh on Diwali. According to the Panchang, the first Muhurta on October 20 will be from 5:46 pm to 8:18 pm. The second Muhurta (Pradosh Kaal) is from 7:08 pm to 09:13 pm and the third Muhurta is from 7:08 pm to 8:18 pm.
- Diwali Puja Muhurat – From 7:08 pm to 8:18 pm.
What materials are required for Lakshmi puja on Diwali? (Diwali puja material)
For worshiping Lakshmi on Diwali, idol of Ganesha-Lakshmi, a wooden post, sandalwood, a red cloth, panchamrit, kumkum, paan, lump of turmeric, flowers (lotus, rose and yellow flowers), roli, betel nut, cloves, incense sticks, clothes for God, sweets or laddus for offering, matchsticks, lamp, ghee, Ganga water, fruits, betel leaves, camphor, durva, Akshat, makeup items, sacred thread etc. are required.
How to do Diwali puja at home? (Diwali puja method)
For Lakshmi Puja at home on Diwali, clean the place of worship and place a stool on it. Then install the idols of Ganesha and Lakshmi, place the Kalash and sprinkle Ganga water. After this, worship Lord Ganesha, apply Tilak and offer Modak and Durva to him. After this, apply tilak to Goddess Lakshmi and offer flowers and other things. Then chant the mantras and then perform aarti and offer bhog. Finally, distribute Prasad and complete the puja by lighting lamps.
What to offer to Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali?
On Diwali, kheer, coconut, white sweets, makhana, coriander leaves and fresh fruits should be offered to Goddess Lakshmi. These should be made in satvik and pure ghee and it is considered auspicious to offer white flowers and basil leaves in the offering.
Which mantra should be chanted while performing Lakshmi puja? (Diwali Lakshmi Mantra)
While worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, you can chant the mantras – “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Shreem Siddha Lakshmayai Namah” and “Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmayai Namah”. It is believed that chanting these mantras brings wealth, prosperity and good fortune.
How many lamps should be lit on Diwali? (Diwali Deepak)
On the day of Diwali, 13 lamps should be lit to please Goddess Lakshmi. Among these 13 lamps, the first lamp should be at the place of worship and the second should be at the main entrance. Before lighting the lamp, Arwa rice must be placed under it.
Which oil lamp should be lit on Diwali?
Cow ghee lamp is considered the most auspicious for lighting a lamp on Diwali, because it pleases Goddess Lakshmi. Apart from this, it is also auspicious to use sesame oil and mustard oil, which serve different purposes.
Lakshmi ji’s aarti
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Mother Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Serving you daily, Hari Vishnu is the Creator.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Uma, Rama, Brahmani, you are the mother of the world.
Mother, you are the mother of the world.
Sun-Moon meditate, Narad Rishi sings.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Durga in the form of Niranjani, giver of happiness and wealth.
Mother is the giver of happiness and wealth.
Whoever meditates on you, attains riches and wealth.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
You are the resident of the underworld, you are the auspicious giver.
Mother, you are the auspicious giver.
Karma-Prakash-Prakashini, Trata of Bhavanidhi.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
The house where you live, all virtues come.
Mother, all the virtues come.
Everything becomes possible, the mind does not panic.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Without you the Yagya would not have happened, no one would have got the clothes.
No one can find my mother’s clothes.
The splendor of food and drink, all comes from you.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Auspicious qualities: The temple is beautiful, Kshiroddhi-jata.
Mother Kshiroddhi-Jata.
Ratna Chaturdash: Without you, no one finds it.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Mahalakshmiji’s aarti, which anyone sings.
Mother, whoever sings.
Your joy ends, sin disappears.
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata॥
Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Mother Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Serving you every day, Hari Vishnu, creator. Om Jai Lakshmi Mata.
Ganesh ji’s Aarti (Ganesh ji ki Aarti)
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
One-toothed, four-armed.
Wear vermilion on your forehead and ride a mouse.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
Betel leaves are offered, fruits are offered, and dry fruits are offered.
Let the ladduan be offered, the saint should serve.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
Gives eyes to the blind and body to the leper.
Gives a son to the barren and gives love to the poor.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
Sur Shyam came to seek refuge and made his service successful.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother was Parvati, father was Mahadeva.
Keep the honor of Dinan, Shambhu Sutkari.
Fulfill your wish, I will go to Balihari.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva.
Mother is Parvati, father is Mahadeva.
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