Diwali is an important occasion to worship Goddess Lakshmi and seek her blessings for wealth and prosperity. Performing Lakshmi Puja at an auspicious muhurat, cleaning the house, and following traditional customs are all part of the celebrations.
The festival is associated with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha , and the belief in removing negativity from the home and surroundings. Keeping the house clean, lighting diyas, and offering prayers are among the traditions followed during the festival.
Chairman and Founder of the Indian Institute of Vedic Science, Diwali holds great significance in Vedic traditions, according to Gurudev Vikrant Jain.
1. Clean your home before Diwali
These timings are location-specific. If you live in another city, check your local Panchang before performing the puja. Here are some traditional rituals you can follow during Diwali: Cleaning the house before Diwali is an important tradition. It is believed to remove negativity and prepare the home for Goddess Lakshmi. Pay special attention to the entrance, prayer room, and main living areas. Lighting earthen diyas is one of the main traditions of Diwali. Place them near the entrance, balconies, windows, and prayer area. The light is traditionally associated with knowledge, hope, and the removal of darkness. Perform Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja during the auspicious muhurat. Offer flowers, sweets, fruits, kumkum, and other traditional offerings. Devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity and Lord Ganesha for wisdom and the removal of obstacles. Decorate your entrance with rangoli, flowers, torans, and diyas. Diwali is also a time to share with others. You can donate food, clothes, sweets, or other essential items to people in need. Helping others is considered an important part of the festival. Certain customs are traditionally followed during Diwali. Here are some important do’s and don’ts for the festival. Some traditional offerings made during Diwali Lakshmi Puja include: In Vedic traditions, Diwali falls on Amavasya, the new moon day of the Hindu lunar calendar. The day is considered important for prayers and worship, particularly for those seeking blessings for wealth and prosperity. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as the deity of wealth and abundance, while Lord Ganesha is associated with wisdom, success, and the removal of obstacles. Lighting diyas is another important part of the celebrations. Traditionally, it represents the victory of light over darkness and the movement from ignorance toward knowledge. Disclaimer: The rituals and auspicious timings mentioned in this article are based on traditional Hindu beliefs and Vedic practices. They are shared for informational purposes and do not guarantee wealth, prosperity, or any particular outcome.
A clean and decorated entrance is considered welcoming to Goddess Lakshmi and is associated with happiness and prosperity, according to traditional beliefs.
In 2026, Diwali will be celebrated on Sunday, November 8. Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026 Lakshmi Puja muhurat: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM Pradosh Kaal: 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM Amavasya Tithi begins: 11:27 AM, November 8 Amavasya Tithi ends: 12:31 PM, November 9 The festival falls on Kartik Amavasya, an important day for worshipping Goddess Lakshmi . The evening is considered an auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja, when families offer prayers at home and businesses. Performing Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Lagna is traditionally considered favorable.
