New Delhi: The festival of Diwali is being celebrated with pomp across the country today, 8 November 2026. On the occasion of Kartik Amavasya, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha will be worshipped in homes and temples. Lakshmi worship is considered to have special significance during the Pradosh period on the evening of Diwali. This time the auspicious time of Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja in Delhi will be from 5.54 pm to 7.50 pm. During this time, devotees will worship as per rituals and pray for happiness, prosperity and prosperity. Let us know the important things related to the auspicious time of worship on Diwali, Amavasya date, Choghadiya and worship method.
How long will Amavasya Tithi last?
According to the Hindu calendar, this year Kartik Amavasya Tithi has started on November 8 at 11.27 am. It will end on November 9 at 12:31 pm. Since Amavasya Tithi will be present in Pradosh Kaal on the evening of 8th November, hence Diwali and Lakshmi Puja are being performed on this day.
What is the auspicious time of Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja?
Evening time is considered most important for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on Diwali. The main Lakshmi Puja time in Delhi will be from 5:54 pm to 7:50 pm. Its total duration is 1 hour 56 minutes. Whereas Pradosh Kaal will be from 5:31 pm to 8:09 pm. During this time, a combination of Taurus ascendants is also taking place.
What is the auspicious Choghadiya time on Diwali?
Choghadiya Muhurta also has special significance for puja and other auspicious works. Auspicious Choghadiya will be in the afternoon on 8th November from 1:26 pm to 2:48 pm. Whereas in the evening the time of Shubh, Amrit and Char Choghadiya is said to be from 5:31 pm to 10:27 pm. In the night, Labh Choghadiya will be from 1:43 am to 3:22 am.
How to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha?
On the day of Diwali, first of all clean the place of worship thoroughly. After this, spread a red or yellow cloth on a post and install the idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Start the puja by remembering Lord Ganesha. Offer them Durva, flowers and Akshat. After this, offer lotus flower, roli, akshat and sweets to Goddess Lakshmi. Light incense and ghee lamp and chant the mantras of both the gods and goddesses.
How to perform Aarti after puja?
There is a tradition of performing Aarti after completion of Lakshmi-Ganesh puja. First perform the Aarti of Lord Ganesha and then the Aarti of Maa Lakshmi. For this you can use ghee lamp or camphor. After Aarti, offer food to God and distribute the Prasad among all the family members. After this, light a lamp at the main entrance of the house, courtyard and place of worship.
