Diwali Puja Muhurat 2025: The Only Timing Guide You Need
Quick intro
The Diwali Puja Muhurat is the short, shubh window when most households perform Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja. In 2025, discussions arose whether the main day falls on October 20 or 21. Here’s the confusion Amavasya Tithi spans both days, but the best muhurat for Lakshmi Puja is when Pradosh Kaal and ideally Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna prevail after sunset and that alignment overwhelmingly points to Monday, October 20, 2025 for most Indian cities.
The problem everyone faces
Different apps and pandits show different hours. Why?
- Tithi overlap: Amavasya straddles two dates this year.
- City differences: Sunset and lagna vary by location, shifting your muhurat a bit.
The solution (city-wise muhurat at a glance)
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (IST) for key cities – verified from reputable festival desks and aligned to Panchang-based calculations they cite:
| City | Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (IST) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | 07:08 PM – 08:18 PM (Oct 20) | Pradosh & Vrishabha overlap. |
| Mumbai | 07:41 PM – 08:41 PM (Oct 20) | Vrishabha within Pradosh. |
| Chennai | 07:20 PM – 08:14 PM (Oct 20) | Coastal sunset shift. |
| Kolkata | 05:06 PM – 05:54 PM (Oct 21) | Early window next day due to local tithi/sunset interplay. |
| Bengaluru | 07:31 PM – 08:25 PM (Oct 20) | Within Pradosh. |
| Hyderabad | 07:21 PM – 08:19 PM (Oct 20) | Within Pradosh. |
| Ahmedabad | 07:36 PM – 08:40 PM (Oct 20) | Good overlap. |
| Pune | 07:38 PM – 08:37 PM (Oct 20) | Good overlap. |
| Jaipur | 07:17 PM – 08:25 PM (Oct 20) | Good overlap. |
| Noida | 07:07 PM – 08:18 PM (Oct 20) | Same NCR window. |
| Gurgaon | 07:09 PM – 08:19 PM (Oct 20) | Same NCR window. |
Sources summarise: Lakshmi Puja Muhurat for India is primarily on Oct 20, 2025, with a special case for Kolkata on Oct 21 early evening.
For Bengal (Kali Puja)
If you observe Kali Puja (Bengal/Assam/OD): the Nishita Kaal (midnight) is 11:41 PM (Oct 20) – 12:31 AM (Oct 21). Use this window for Shyama/Kali worship.
How to pick the right muhurat in your city (even beyond this list)
- Prefer Pradosh Kaal – it begins after sunset and runs ~2 hr 24 min. That’s the classical Lakshmi Puja period.
- Aim for Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna within Pradosh for stability/prosperity. City-wise lists above already account for it.
- If you miss it: You can still worship later in the night; keep it within Pradosh or at least during Amavasya night.
Simple at-home Lakshmi–Ganesha Puja Vidhi (quick)
- Sankalp & Kalash: Place chowki, spread red cloth, set idols, kalash with mango leaves & coconut.
- Cleanse & invoke: Sprinkle Gangajal, light diya, dhoop.
- Offerings: Kumkum, haldi, akshat, flowers (marigold/lotus), sweets (kheer, laddoo), and new account books/coin.
- Mantras & Aarti: Recite Lakshmi Ashtottara/ Kanakadhara, then Aarti.
- Dhan/Kuber: Offer a coin, business ledgers (Chopda Pujan if Gujarati), keep them near idols overnight.
- Prasad & share: Distribute prasad, place diya at entrance/balcony.
Tip for Gujarat (Chopda Pujan): If you also follow Choghadiya, pick Chara/Labh/Amrit slots in late afternoon/evening alongside the night puja. (City-wise Choghadiya varies; use your local panchang.)
Advanced timing notes
- Pradosh Kaal: Twilight after sunset; classical Lakshmi Puja window.
- Vrishabha (Sthir) Lagna: “Fixed” ascendant inside Pradosh considered most stable for wealth rituals.
- Nishita Kaal: True midnight segment; best for Kali Puja in the East.
- Why Kolkata differs: Local sunset and tithi prevalence yield an earlier, next-day early-evening muhurat.
FAQs
Q1. Is Diwali on Oct 20 or Oct 21, 2025?
Most Indian cities should observe Oct 20 for Lakshmi Puja; Kolkata notably observes the early evening of Oct 21.
Q2. What if I can’t start exactly at the muhurat minute?
Begin within the window; perfection isn’t required devotion is.
Q3. I celebrate Kali Puja, what is my time?
Use Nishita Kaal: 11:41 PM (Oct 20) – 12:31 AM (Oct 21) for the main worship.
Q4. Do I need a priest?
Not mandatory. Follow the Vidhi above with sincerity.
