Lakshmi Puja 2025: Pradosh Kaal vs Nishita Kaal - Which Muhurat to Choose?

Mumbai, 20 October 2025: As Diwali 2025 approaches, devotees and investors alike are preparing for the auspicious Lakshmi Puja and the symbolic Muhurat Trading session. This year, the festival’s key rituals and financial observances are set to occur on Monday, 20 October 2025, with the Amavasya Tithi (new moon phase) beginning at 3:44 PM IST and concluding at 5:54 PM IST on Tuesday, 21 October 2025

Pradosh Kaal vs. Nishita Kaal: Decoding the Best Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja

The most auspicious time for performing Lakshmi Puja in 2025 falls during the Pradosh Kaal, which spans from 5:46 PM to 8:18 PM IST on 20 October. This period, occurring after sunset, is traditionally considered ideal for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity. The Lakshmi Puja Muhurat within this timeframe is from 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM IST.

In contrast, the Nishita Kaal, or midnight period, runs from 11:41 PM to 12:31 AM IST on 21 October. While some traditions also regard this time as auspicious, it does not coincide with the Amavasya Tithi, which is essential for the ritual’s significance

Muhurat Trading 2025: A Symbolic Financial Ritual

Coinciding with the Diwali festivities, the Indian stock markets will observe the annual Muhurat Trading session on Tuesday, 21 October 2025, from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM IST. This one-hour session marks the beginning of the Hindu financial year, Samvat 2082, and is considered an auspicious time for initiating new investments. Despite its festive nature, investors should be mindful of potential market volatility during this period

For those observing Lakshmi Puja, the most auspicious time is during the Pradosh Kaal on 20 October 2025, specifically from 7:08 PM to 8:18 PM IST. Investors participating in Muhurat Trading should note that the session will occur on 21 October 2025, from 1:45 PM to 2:45 PM IST, marking the start of the new financial year. Both events offer opportunities to align spiritual and financial practices with traditional timings.