Diwali Puja 2024: Best muhurat for Lakshmi puja on 31 October

Mumbai: Diwali, India’s grandest and most significant festival, is set to light up homes and hearts on October 31, 2024. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. It’s a time when homes are adorned with oil lamps and candles, symbolizing hope and the triumph of positivity. For millions, Diwali is also a spiritual celebration of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth and prosperity, who is honoured with rituals that invite blessings of abundance for the coming year.

Beyond its spiritual significance, Diwali marks the beginning of the New Year in several regions of India, where families come together, new ventures begin, and prayers for health, wealth, and happiness are shared. This year, the festival’s timing is especially significant, with auspicious slots recommended for the Lakshmi Puja, ensuring an ideal time for prayers and blessings.

Auspicious Timings for Lakshmi Puja 2024

For those observing Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, the auspicious timings on October 31 are critical for welcoming the goddess’s blessings. Below are the recommended timings:

Diwali Puja Rituals and Preparations

To observe Lakshmi Puja on Diwali, it is customary to thoroughly clean the home in the morning, as Goddess Lakshmi is believed to visit homes that are tidy and welcoming. Following this, decorate the house with flowers, colourful rangolis at the entrance, and light lamps. A traditional altar can be set up using a red cloth to hold idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, with wealth symbols like cash and jewellery, as well as an image of Kuber, the god of wealth.

In the evening, the Lakshmi Puja begins by lighting a lamp and incense sticks. Offer rice, flowers, and sandalwood paste to Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Kuber, chanting traditional mantras to invite prosperity. A sweet offering like kheer (rice pudding) is often prepared for the goddess, symbolising sweetness and abundance. Finally, lamps are placed around the house to bring light to every corner, symbolising hope and prosperity.

Diwali Rituals for Prosperity and Protection

People also follow specific rituals on Diwali for financial prosperity and protection from negative influences:

Silver or Gold Elephant: A small silver or gold elephant is often placed in the home to attract prosperity and ward off malefic effects, believed to be dear to both Vishnu and Lakshmi.
Yellow Cowries for Wealth: White cowries soaked in turmeric water and wrapped in a red cloth are kept in the puja set up as a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. After the rituals, they are stored in a safe place as a charm for financial growth.

Deeper Significance of Diwali

More than a religious festival, Diwali is a time when families gather, social bonds are strengthened, and cultural heritage is celebrated. From lighting lamps to sharing sweets, each ritual symbolizes warmth, generosity, and goodwill. Celebrating Diwali means embracing a season of light, joy, and togetherness—a time when people come together to honour traditions and look forward to a prosperous future.

(Disclaimer: The puja timings and rituals mentioned are based on traditional practices and widely accepted beliefs. News9 Live does not claim responsibility for the accuracy of auspicious timings; readers are encouraged to consult local sources for specific guidance.)

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