Happy Diwali 2023: Date, Time, Shubh Muhurat For Lakshmi Puja And All You Need To Know

On the day of Diwali, it is customary to wake up early in the morning, perform puja (worship) with family members, and seek blessings from ancestors and the deity.

New Delhi: Diwali is one of the biggest festivals celebrated throughout the country with great pomp and show. On a religious basis, it is believed to be the day when Lord Shri Ram returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana, and the residents of the city welcomed him by lighting lamps. Since then, this tradition has continued.

On the day of Diwali, it is customary to wake up early in the morning, perform puja (worship) with family members, and seek blessings from ancestors and the deity. This day is considered highly auspicious for performing ancestral rites due as it is Amavasya (new moon). Diwali is particularly associated with the worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi. On this day, people worship Lord Ganesha, Goddess Mahalakshmi, Goddess Mahasaraswati, and Goddess Mahakali.

Let's find out the auspicious timings for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali.

Below, you'll find information about the Pradosh Kaal, Sthira Lagn Muhurat, Nishith Kaal Muhurat, and Choghadiya Muhurat. However, it is recommended to perform Lakshmi Puja during Sthira Lagn and Pradosh Kaal. Those who traditionally perform puja during Nishith Kaal can do so during that time. The Choghadiya Muhurat is usually used for journeys. For Vrishabha Lagn (a fixed lagn), performing Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal is advisable.

Diwali - Auspicious Muhurat for Lakshmi Puja

• Amavasya Tithi Begins: November 12, 2023, at 2:45 PM


• Amavasya Tithi Ends: November 13, 2023, at 2:56 PM

Pradosh Kaal Muhurat

• The Pradosh Kaal on November 12, 2023, will be from 5:28 PM to 8:07 PM, with Vrishabha Lagn (Sthira Lagn) from 5:39 PM to 7:33 PM.


• The auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal will be from 5:39 PM to 7:33 PM. This duration will be approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Auspicious Nishith Kaal Muhurat for Puja

• For those who prefer performing Lakshmi Puja during Nishith Kaal, it will be from 11:39 PM to 12:30 AM (on the night of November 12, 2023). This duration will be approximately 52 minutes.

Auspicious Choghadiya Muhurat for Diwali Puja

For performing the Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, the auspicious Choghadiya Muhurats are as follows:

• Apahar Choghadiya (Shubh Choghadiya): From 1:26 PM to 2:46 PM on November 12.


• Sayahna Choghadiya (Shubh, Amrit, Char Choghadiya): From 5:29 PM to 10:25 PM on November 12.


• Ratri Choghadiya (Labh Choghadiya): From 1:44 AM to 3:23 AM (early morning on November 13).


• Ushakala Choghadiya (Shubh Choghadiya): From 5:02 AM to 6:41 AM on November 13.

We hope that you will make the most of the Mahalakshmi Puja Muhurat mentioned above and have a wonderful Diwali. Wishing you a joyous Diwali festival.

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