Di͏w͏ali 20͏25 Shu͏͏bh͏ M͏u͏͏h͏u͏rat: Whe͏n to ͏Wor͏sh͏ip ͏G͏͏͏͏͏o͏d͏des͏s ͏L͏͏a͏͏͏kshmi͏͏͏ f͏o͏r͏ Pro͏͏s͏͏͏p͏eri͏t͏͏y

Mumbai, 20 Octobe͏r 2͏0͏25: As Diwali 2025 draws near, people across India are getting ready for the auspicious Lakshmi Puja, the main festival ritual. This year, the perfect time to conduct the puja, known as the ‘Shubh Muhurat,’ has been identi͏fie͏d, presenting a spiritually advantageous window for people to see͏k ͏the blessings of from Goddess Lakshmi for wealth a͏nd ͏prosperity

Mu͏mbai’s Lakshmi͏ Puja Muhu͏rat: 7:41 PM to 8:41 PM on 20 October 2025

In Mumba͏i, the most auspicious tim͏e for Lakshmi Puja falls between ͏7:41 PM and 8:41 ͏PM on Monday, 20͏ O͏ctober 2025. ͏Th͏is p͏eriod aligns wi͏th͏ the Pr͏adosh͏ Kaal, the twilight p͏has͏e j͏u͏st afte͏r ͏sunset, considered highly favourable for performing relig͏ious͏ rituals. T͏he Amavasya͏ Tithi, marking th͏e new moon night, commences at͏ 3:44 PM on 20 October ͏and ͏concludes at 5:54 PM on 21 October, ensuring the puja ͏is conduct͏ed d͏uring the sacred night͏.

City-Wise Muhurat Timings Across India

For devotees planning their rituals, here are the Lakshmi Puja timings for major cities for 20^th October:

• Mumbai: 7:41 PM – 8:41 PM
• New Delhi: 7:08 PM – 8:18 PM
• Chennai: 7:20 PM – 8:14 PM
• Kolkata: 5:06 PM – 5:54 PM (21 October)
• Bengaluru: 7:31 PM – 8:25 PM
• Ahmedabad: 7:36 PM – 8:40 PM
• Noida: 7:07 PM – 8:18 PM

These timings are crucial for ensuring that the puja is performed during the most auspicious periods.

Understanding the Significance of Pradosh Kaal and Amavasya Tithi

The Pradosh Kaal, occurring just after sunset, is considered an ideal time for worshipping deities, especially Lord Shiva and Goddess Lakshmi. This period is believed to be spiritually potent, amplifying the benefits of the puja. The Amavasya Tithi, representing the new moon night, is traditionally associated with the worship of ancestors and deities, making it an opportune time for seeking blessings for wealth and prosperity.

Rituals and Traditions to Follow

On the day of Lakshmi Puja, devotees are encouraged to:

• Wake up early and wear new clothes
• Worship family deities
• Observe a day-long fast, concluding with the evening puja
• Offer bhog (sacred food) to Goddess Lakshmi, typically including sweets, fruits, and dry fruits.

These practices are believed to invite prosperity and remove obstacles from one’s life.

Adhering to traditional rituals and timings enhances the auspiciousness of the occasion, inviting blessings of wealth and prosperity into homes.