Diwali 2025 is special as it falls on Amavasyastarting with October 20 at 3:44 p.m. and ending in October 21 at 9:03 p.m.. Amavasya is considered very auspicious for wealth, health and spiritual purification. Activities such as donation and ritual bathing performed during this period are believed to bring great blessings.
Auspicious Time for Laxmi-Ganesh Puja:
The most favorable time for Laxmi and Ganesh Puja is October 20 from 7:08 p.m. to 8:18 p.m.. Performing puja during this period ensures happiness, prosperity and peace in the home.
Diwali Puja Procedure:
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Clean the puja area well and decorate with a white cloth.
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Place idols or images of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh.
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Light diyas and invoke Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesh with a heartfelt prayer.
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Offer coconut, candy, flowers and fruits.
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Chant specific mantras like “Om Shreem Lakshmibhayo Namah” and Ganesh mantras to remove obstacles and wealth.
Amavasya Donations and Ritual Bath:
October 21 It is Amavasya, an ideal day for charitable donations and ritual baths. Donations on this day bring merit, peace and spiritual benefits. Ritual baths cleanse both the body and mind, and Pitra Tarpan or other religious ceremonies may also be performed.
Importance of Diwali:
Diwali symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance and happiness over pain. Laxmi Puja brings prosperity, while Ganesh Puja removes obstacles. Observing Amavasya tithi and the auspicious moment makes this festival more fruitful and spiritually rewarding.
By following these traditions, one can invite prosperity, happiness and harmony into the home and family during Diwali 2025.
