Diwali is the most prosperous night in Sanatana Dharma. On this day, Lord Rama came back to Ayodhya. On this day, the deity Laxmi also came out of the sea as a result of Samudra Manthan. Mainly, this day represents the victory of good over evil.
Diwali is a five-day festival.
We worship mainly Maa Laxmi, Lord Ganesha & Lord Kuber on this auspicious occasion. Reading Shrisukt with proper rituals helps us to get Maa Laxmi's Blessings. Shrisukta helps us to improve our financial condition. Apart from that, Maa Kaali, Deity Saraswati, Lord Yamraj, Dhanvantari, Hanuman Ji, and Bali are other deities who are worshiped during the night. Worshiping these deities on this day is very blissful. Diwali is considered to be the most auspicious time when, without even considering any muhurta, we can go for any ritual (right from getting married, buying anything, or doing any other auspicious activity). This is a very auspicious time, to give a start on a business or new life without any doubt. Since there is no moon (अमावस्या) on this day, we perform shradh activities as well.
Diwali begins in the waning phase (13th Lunar day), Trayodashi in the month of Kartik. Diwali ends on Shukla Paksha Dwitiya (2nd Lunar day) in the month of Kartik.
Complete Diwali Pooja Vidhi
Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, November 8, 2026
Pooja Muhurat
Pooja must start within the Pradosh muhurta (as mentioned below). Maa Laxmi Pooja should be done in Pradosh Kaal.
Amavasya Tithi Starts - 11:27 AM on Nov 08, 2026
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 12:31 PM on Nov 09, 2026
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat
Laxmi Pooja Muhurta - 05:54 PM to 07:50 PM (Vrish Lagna - Shubh and Amrit Choghadiya Muhurt)
Pradosh Kaal - 05:31 PM to 08:09 PM
Nishita Kaal Muhurat
Mahanishita Kaal Muhurat - 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM, Nov 09
Chaughadiya Muhurat for Diwali Laxmi Poojan
Morning Muhurat (Chara, Labha Amrita) - 11:27 AM to 12:05 PM
Afternoon Muhurat (Shubha) - 01:26 PM to 02:48 PM
Evening Muhurat (Shubha, Amrita, Chara) - 05:31 PM to 10:27 PM
Night Muhurat (Labha) - 01:43 AM to 03:22 AM, Nov 09
Early Morning Muhurat (Shubha) - 05:00 AM to 06:39 AM, Nov 09
VedicGyan Team wishes you a very happy, safe, and prosperous Diwali.