There is a festival in Sanatan Dharma, when all the devotees celebrate the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile. On this festival, every person not only illuminates his house by lighting lamps but also worships Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha in a formal manner, so that the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi bring wealth and prosperity to people's homes. According to religious experts, all devotees should worship Goddess Lakshmi in auspicious time.
The festival of Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of Kartik month. Accordingly, the festival of Diwali will be celebrated on 8th November this year. According to the Hindu calendar, Amavasya Tithi will start at 11:27 am on November 8, which will end at 12:31 am on November 9. Now the question arises that what is the auspicious time for worship on this day? Let us know.
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puja time on diwali
According to the Hindu calendar, there are four auspicious times to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, which are Vrishabha Kaal, Pradosh Kaal, Nishita Kaal and Leo Kaal. The most auspicious time for Lakshmi puja is from 5:31 pm to 7:50 pm. People should worship during this time.
Pradosh Kaal- 5:31 pm to 8:09 pm.
Taurus period- 5:31 pm to 7:50 pm.
Nishita Kaal- 11:39 pm to 12:31 am.
Leo period- 12:25 am to 2:42 am.
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How to perform puja on Diwali?
Clean the puja place of the house in the evening. After that make rangoli. You can make this rangoli with flowers or colours. Spread a clean cloth on a small stool. Then install the idols of Lord Ganesha and Mother Lakshmi on the post.
After this, garland the idols of gods and goddesses. Then offer lotus flowers, Durva and Laddus in front of the Gods and Goddesses. Along with this, also offer fruits, kheer and batasha. Perform aarti after puja. After the puja is over, chant Lakshmi Mantra 108 times.
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Lakshmi Mantra
Om Shri Hreem Shri Kamle Kamlalaye Prasid Prasid Shri Hreem Shri Mahalakshmyai Namah.
Or Devi Sarvabhuteshu Vidya Rupan Sansthita.
Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namastesyaye Namo Namah॥
Note: This article is based on religious beliefs and calculations. We do not confirm this.