Prepare
Clean the space and decorate with diya, flowers or rangoli.
The festival of lights
Welcome Goddess Lakshmi with light and gratitude
For many Hindu households, Diwali Lakshmi Puja is a time to honor prosperity, wisdom and generous living. Worship may include Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and other family deities.
01 · Ritual
Step-by-step Vidhi
A respectful twelve-step home ceremony and a short family version.
Read more →02 · Preparation
Samagri checklist
Prepare flowers, lamps, offerings and optional items.
Read more →03 · Panchang
City-specific Muhurat
Published evening times for Redmond, Seattle and New Delhi.
Read more →04 · Devotion
Mantras & Prayers
Short Sanskrit invocations and a family prayer.
Read more →Sunday · November 8, 2026
Diwali Lakshmi Puja date and timing
Location-aware Panchang 2026
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat Finder
Choose the city where you will perform the ceremony. These are independently published local timings, not time-zone conversions.
Time format
2026 only: Consult a trusted Panchang for other cities or future years. Ritual practices vary by family and regional tradition.
Source checked
Seattle, Washington · USA
Sunday, November 8, 2026
PST · America/Los_Angeles
Recommended puja muhurat
4:58 PM – 6:40 PM1 hour 42 minutes
Amavasya beginsNov 7 · 9:57 PM
Amavasya endsNov 8 · 11:01 PM
Pradosh KaalPradosh 4:41–7:34 PM
MethodPradosh Kaal / Vrishabha Lagna, as listed for Seattle
Source: Drik Panchang · Seattle · View source ↗
A simple family ritual
Four meaningful moments
Welcome
Offer a sincere sankalpa and honor Ganesha before Lakshmi.
Offer
Offer flowers, fruit or sweets and a heartfelt prayer.
Share
Conclude with aarti, distribute prasad and spend time together.
Why Lakshmi Puja matters
A moment to reflect
Lakshmi Puja connects prosperity to responsibility, kindness and gratitude. Families may decorate entrances, light diyas, offer prayers, and share sweets and blessings. The exact observance differs by sampradaya and home tradition.
For a simple celebration, choose the 20-minute family guide, or follow your customary formal puja.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
What is Lakshmi Puja on Diwali?
A prayer ceremony honoring Goddess Lakshmi, often with Ganesha, associated with prosperity, wellbeing and responsible living.
Can families perform a simple home puja?
Yes. Many families use a clean altar, a diya, flowers, prasad and a heartfelt prayer, while more formal ceremonies follow regional custom.
Does the date or time change by city?
Yes. Panchang times depend on local sunset, tithi boundaries, time zone and ritual rules.
Must every samagri item be purchased?
No. The checklist separates common basics from optional traditional materials. Family traditions differ.