Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most joyful and spiritual celebrations in India. It marks the victory of light over darkness, truth over evil, and hope over despair. On this day, homes and streets shine with lamps and decorations, and families come together to celebrate happiness and prosperity.
Among all the rituals performed during Diwali, the Laxmi Puja holds special importance. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Laxmi on Diwali night brings wealth, success, and peace to the household. Along with Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesha, the god of wisdom, is also worshipped for removing obstacles and bringing good luck.
Let’s explore the Laxmi Puja date and time in 2025, its rituals, and the essential puja items (samagri) you need for this sacred occasion.
Laxmi Puja 2025 Date and Auspicious Time
- Festival: Diwali (Deepavali)
- Laxmi Puja Date: Monday, October 20, 2025
- Auspicious Puja Muhurat: 05:45 PM to 07:45 PM
- Pradosh Kaal: 05:35 PM to 08:10 PM
- Amavasya Tithi Begins: 02:05 PM on October 20, 2025
- Amavasya Tithi Ends: 12:45 PM on October 21, 2025
According to Hindu astrology, Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna are the best times to perform Laxmi Puja. Worship during this period is said to please Goddess Laxmi and bring fortune and happiness throughout the year.
Importance of Laxmi Puja on Diwali
Diwali night is dedicated to welcoming Goddess Laxmi into our homes. It is said that the Goddess visits only clean and brightly lit houses. That’s why people clean, decorate, and illuminate every corner of their homes before performing the puja.
Laxmi Puja is not only about material prosperity but also about inviting positivity, peace, and harmony into life. The light of diyas represents the light of knowledge that removes darkness from our hearts and minds.
Step-by-Step Guide to Perform Laxmi Puja
Here’s how you can easily perform Laxmi Puja at home in 2025:
1. Purify Your Home
Start by cleaning your entire house. Sprinkle Ganga jal (holy water) to purify the place. Decorate the entrance with rangoli and torans made of mango leaves or marigold flowers.
2. Prepare the Puja Setup
Spread a clean red or yellow cloth on a wooden platform. Place idols or images of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha on it. Keep them decorated with flowers, ornaments, and lights.
3. Place the Kalash
Fill a Kalash (metal pot) with clean water, a coin, rice, and a betel nut. Place a coconut on top covered with mango leaves. The Kalash represents abundance and divine energy.
4. Invoke Lord Ganesha
Always begin with Ganesha Puja. Offer flowers, sweets, incense sticks, and chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”. Seek his blessings to remove obstacles and bring success.
5. Worship Goddess Laxmi
Now offer prayers to Maa Laxmi. Apply tilak of kumkum and turmeric, offer fresh flowers, light diyas, and recite Laxmi Chalisa or Shri Suktam. You may also chant “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” for prosperity.
6. Offer Prasad
Prepare traditional sweets like kheer, ladoo, or halwa. Offer them as Naivedya to the deities, followed by fruits and dry fruits.
7. Perform Aarti
Light the camphor and perform Aarti with family members. Sing Laxmi Aarti and Ganesha Aarti together with devotion. Ring the puja bell during Aarti to spread divine vibrations.
8. Light Diyas Around the Home
After the puja, light diyas and candles in every room, window, and balcony. Keep one diya burning all night to symbolize continuous divine blessings.
9. Distribute Prasad and Sweets
Share prasad and sweets with family, friends, and neighbors. Spreading love and happiness is one of the main messages of Diwali.
Laxmi Puja Samagri List (Items You Need)
Make sure you have all these items ready before the puja starts:
- Idols or pictures of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha
- Red or yellow cloth for the altar
- Kalash, coconut, and mango leaves
- Flowers and garlands
- Kumkum, turmeric, and rice grains
- Sandalwood paste and betel leaves
- Incense sticks, camphor, and diyas
- Coins or currency notes
- Ghee or oil for lighting lamps
- Sweets, fruits, and dry fruits
- Panchamrit (mix of milk, honey, curd, ghee, and sugar)
- Bell (Ghanti)
- Aarti book or printed mantra sheet
- Rangoli colors for decoration
Arrange all these neatly in a puja thali before starting the rituals.
Tips for Performing Laxmi Puja
- Avoid arguments or negative thoughts during the puja.
- Keep your home illuminated all night.
- Offer gratitude for what you already have.
- Help someone in need — sharing joy multiplies happiness.
- Keep the main entrance open for a while after the puja — it’s believed Goddess Laxmi enters through the main door.
Final Thoughts
Diwali is more than just lighting diyas or bursting crackers — it’s a time for reflection, togetherness, and renewal. Performing Laxmi Puja with devotion not only invites wealth and luck but also strengthens family bonds and fills the home with peace.
May Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha bless you with success, happiness, and endless prosperity this Diwali.
Wishing you and your family a Happy Diwali 2025!
Let your home glow with love, peace, and the light of hope.