Why Diwali Puja Matters

Diwali is not just a festival of lights. It is the time when families across India come together to honour Goddess Lakshmi, the bringer of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Worshipping Lord Vishnu ensures balance and harmony.

According to the Vishnu Purana, during the cosmic churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), Goddess Lakshmi emerged and chose Lord Vishnu as her eternal companion. This shows that wherever there is prosperity, there must also be righteousness.

1. When Is Diwali in 2025?

In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated on Monday, October 20th. The main Lakshmi Puja is performed during the Pradosh Kaal.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 07:08 PM to 08:18 PM (check your local Panchang for accuracy).

2. Why Diwali Puja Is Important

Diwali Puja invites prosperity, good luck, and divine blessings. Goddess Lakshmi visits homes that are clean and filled with devotion. Lord Vishnu ensures that wealth is used righteously and remains protected.

3. Preparations Before Diwali Puja

3.1 Clean and Purify the Home

• Clean every room, including the puja space.
• Remove clutter, broken items, and cobwebs.
• Decorate with rangoli, torans, and floating candles.
• Wear clean or new clothes for the puja.

3.2 Gather the Puja Samagri

3.3 Prepare the Puja Altar

• Use a red/yellow cloth on a wooden platform.
• Place idols/photos of Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Vishnu.
• Decorate with flowers, lights, and rangoli.

4. How to Do Diwali Puja 2025 (Step-by-Step)

1. Set the Intention: Calm your mind and invite the deities.
2. Purify the Space: Sprinkle Ganga jal and light incense.
3. Invoke Lord Ganesha: Offer kumkum, turmeric, and chant “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah.”
4. Worship Lakshmi & Ganpati: Offer flowers, coins, and chant “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Maha Lakshmi Namaha.”
5. Worship Vishnu & Lakshmi: Offer diya, sweets, and incense.
6. Worship Currency & Pen: Symbolizing wealth and wisdom.
7. Offerings & Aarti: Perform aarti, chant Hanuman Chalisa, and sing Lakshmi Aarti.
8. Distribute Prasad: Light diyas in all corners and share sweets.

5. Extra Tips for a Peaceful Puja

• Begin the puja at the right muhurat for your city.
• Make small footsteps entering your home entrance using roli (symbolizes Maa Lakshmi visiting your home).
• If possible, also keep and worship an owl (Lakshmi’s vahan) and a rat (Ganesha’s vahan).
• Offer lotus or rose flowers and rose ittar (perfume) to Maa Lakshmi.
• Offer garlands to all the deities.
• Place betel leaves with clove and cardamom as offerings.
• Avoid leaving the puja midway. Stay present and calm.
• Keep mobile phones and distractions aside.
• Chant mantras sincerely, even if softly.
• Let diyas extinguish naturally—do not blow them out.
• Share sweets, light green crackers responsibly, and maintain peace.

6. Common Mistakes to Avoid During Diwali Puja

• Not cleaning the altar or puja space properly.
• Missing the muhurat or rushing through the rituals.
• Forgetting to light a diya in every corner of the home.
• Using candles instead of traditional oil lamps.
• Keeping coins and money scattered instead of placing them neatly near the idol.
• Not cleaning up cracker residue the next day.

7. Simple Mantras for Diwali 2025

• For Ganesha: Om Gan Ganapataye Namah
• For Lakshmi: Om Shreem Maha Lakshmyai Namah
• For Vishnu: Chant Vishnu Sahastranam

Even repeating them softly brings peace and good energy.

8. Conclusion

Performing Diwali Puja 2025 with devotion, cleanliness, and faith invites abundance into your life. The lamps you light are not just for decoration—they represent the light within you.

When you perform the rituals mindfully, you connect to divine energy that removes negativity and fills your home with prosperity.

So this Diwali, gather your family, light your diyas, and celebrate with love and gratitude.

May Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha bless your home with health, wealth, and happiness.

Have you tried doing Diwali Puja this way before? Share your experience or questions in the comments below.