Happy Diwali
The best time to perform the Maha-Lakshmi Puja on October 7th Nov 2018 i.e. Wednesday is during the Pradosh Kaal that starts after the sunset. Devotees can do the Lakshmi-Ganesh Pura during the Sthir Lagna of Pradosh Kaal. As per Drikpanchaang, the Amavasya tithi or Diwali will begin at 22:27 on 6/Nov/2018 and will last till 21:31 on 7/Nov/2018 . The best time for Diwali Lakshmi Puja is from 6:58 PM in the evening till 8:32 PM. As per astrology experts, this is the time that will yield the best rewards for worshipping Devi Lakshmi and perform her puja and aarti.
Delhi: Lakshmi 17:57 to 19:53
Duration = 1 Hour 55 Mins
Pradosh Kaal = 17:27 to 20:06
Vrishabha Kaal = 17:57 to 19:53
Mumbai: Lakshmi Puja Muhurta = 18:30 to 20:30
Duration = 1 Hour 59 Mins
Pradosh Kaal = 17:58 to 20:32
Vrishabha Kaal = 18:30 to 20:30
Lakshmi Puja Rituals
Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is performed by placing the idols of Shri Lakshmi and Shri Ganesh on a red cloth after giving them a bath and adorning them in clean bright clothes. The Lakshmi Shodashopachara Puja is a culmination of 16 steps and must be done with utmost devotion and a pious mind. Devotees must chant mantras patiently while performing the Lakshmi puja.
Mantra :
- Lakshmi Vinayaka Mantra (लक्ष्मी विनायक मन्त्र)
ॐ श्रीं गं सौम्याय गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा॥
Om Shreem Gam Saumyaya Ganpataye Vara Varada
Sarvajanam Me Vashamanaya Svaha॥ - Lakshmi Ganesha Dhyana Mantra (लक्ष्मी गणेश ध्यान मन्त्र)
दन्ताभये चक्रवरौ दधानं, कराग्रगं स्वर्णघटं त्रिनेत्रम्।
धृताब्जयालिङ्गितमाब्धि पुत्र्या-लक्ष्मी गणेशं कनकाभमीडे॥
Dantabhaye Chakravarau Dadhanam, Karagragam Swarnghatam Trinetram।
Dhritabjayalingitamabdhi Putrya-Lakshmi Ganesham Kanakabhamide॥ - Rinharta Ganapati Mantra (ऋणहर्ता गणपति मन्त्र)
ॐ गणेश ऋणं छिन्धि वरेण्यं हुं नमः फट्॥
Om Ganesha Rinam Chhindhi Varenyam Hum Namah Phat॥
