Diwali 2024 Lakshmi Puja Timings & Rituals: Shubh Muhurat for Major Cities and How to Perform - Read Now

This Diwali 2024, make the divine Lakshmi Puja on 31st of October performed on all its rituals as you welcome your home towards richness, affluence and peace. As being a main Day of Diwali, Lakshmi Puja lies between Dhanteras and Bhai Dooj; Every day features different customs. And therefore, have a look below which provides guidelines on major shubh muhurat timings for major Indian cities' Lakshmi Puja and rituals.

Lakshmi Puja Time for Major Cities in Diwali 2024
The Lakshmi Puja time is required because the auspicious time will be making the blessings and energies associated with the ritual very intense. Here are some timings for different cities below.

New Delhi: 5:36 pm - 6:16 pm
Mumbai: 6:57 pm - 8:36 pm
Bengaluru: 6:47 pm - 8:21 pm
Ahmedabad: 6:52 pm - 8:35 pm
Chennai: 5:42 pm - 6:16 pm
Jaipur: 5:44 pm - 6:16 pm
Gurgaon: 5:37 pm - 6:16 pm
Chandigarh: 5:35 pm to 6:16 pm
Kolkata: 5:45 pm to 6:16 pm
Noida: 5:35 pm to 6:16 pm
For a longer Diwali, Pradosh Kaal falls between 5:36 pm and 8:11 pm, while Vrishabha Kaal for Lakshmi Puja is from 6:20 pm to 8:15 pm.

How to Perform Lakshmi Puja
To gain the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi on Diwali, Lakshmi Puja can be performed following these simple steps:

Preparations: Clean your house, especially the puja place. Decorate rangoli and flowers along with diyas.

Puja Setup: Idols of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, and Ram Darbar are kept on a wooden plank. Offer 11 lotus flowers, sweets, rice kheer, batasha, and kheel as offerings to the deities. Haldi and kumkum must be applied to the idols. Coin made of gold or silver is used.
Mantra Chanting: Recite the Lakshmi Mantra 108 times for the blessing of wealth and happiness.

Aarti and Diyas: Close the puja by doing aarti of Lakshmi Mata and Ganesha and keep diyas in the home to distribute the blessings.

Dos and Don'ts for Lakshmi Puja
Dos:
Cleanliness: Keep the home clean and decorate with diyas, flowers, and rangoli.
Manglik Kalash: Keep a Manglik Kalash with coconut at the entrance for prosperity.
Puja Location: Fix the puja area in the northeast with idols on red cloth.
Add Valuables: Add gold or silver accessories to attract prosperity.
Date: Do puja at Pradosh Kaal to reap most of its benefits.

Dont's:
Glass Idols: Avoid glass idols and prefer clay or silver.
Footwears: Never keep your footwear near the door entrance.
Unlit Diyas: Never let diyas unattended due to safety purposes.
Loan/Lending: Never lend or borrow any money on Diwali.
Gift Ideas: Steer clear from leather-based products, cutting items, or fire crackers.
Some More Tips to Make Your Diwali Memorable
Emphasize Diwali by incorporating thoughtful little gestures:

Decoration: Gowns, candles, rangoli, and a safe box.
Personalized gift. Add a personal message to gifts. Appeal for the welfare of animals by offering some water and blankets to such poor animals that get traumatized due to the noise made from bursting crackers.
Community welfare. Share your festival cheer with charities and let your place of abode have the light.
Follow these simple steps and thoughtful gestures to make the festival of Diwali 2024 meaningful and blessed. Right Lakshmi Puja timing and observance of these dos and don'ts can make a harmonious environment filled with prosperity and peace.

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