About Diwali Lakshmi Puja
What is Diwali Lakshmi Puja?
Diwali Lakshmi Puja is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Ganesha and Kubera on the Amavasya of Kartik (Ashvija) in the pradosh kaal, for wealth and prosperity — at homes, shops and offices, including Chopda (account book) pujan.
Lakshmi is believed to visit clean, lit homes on Diwali night. The puja is done in pradosh kaal in a sthir (fixed) lagna — usually Vrishabha — so that wealth stays. Businesses worship new account books, cash boxes and scales on the same evening.
Benefits
- Wealth and prosperity for the year
- Success in business (Chopda pujan)
- Peace and light in the home
When to perform
- Diwali Amavasya, in pradosh kaal and sthir lagna
- The exact time for your city is on the Rutviju Panchang
How Diwali Lakshmi Puja is performed
- Ganesh pooja and sankalp
- Kalash sthapana
- Lakshmi shodashopachara pooja
- Kubera and Chopda/ledger pujan
- Lighting of diyas
- Lakshmi aarti and prasad
When to book Diwali Lakshmi Puja
- Diwali Amavasya, in pradosh kaal and sthir lagna
- The exact time for your city is on the Rutviju Panchang
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Diwali Lakshmi Puja samagri list
- Lakshmi-Ganesh idols
- Silver coins, gold or cash for pooja
- Diyas, ghee and oil
- Lotus, marigold and red flowers
- Kheel-batashe, sweets and fruits
- New account books (for business)
Verified pandits who perform Diwali Lakshmi Puja
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Book early — Diwali evening slots fill fast
- Check the pradosh and sthir lagna time for your city
❌ Avoid
Diwali Lakshmi Puja near you
Read the full guide to Diwali Lakshmi Puja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Diwali Lakshmi Puja cost?
Diwali Lakshmi Puja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹3,500 as pandit dakshina, for about 1.5 to 2 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
What is the Lakshmi Puja muhurat this Diwali?
It is in the pradosh kaal with sthir lagna on Diwali Amavasya; see the exact time for your city on the Rutviju Panchang or ask your pandit.
Can the puja be done at my shop?
Yes. The pandit performs Lakshmi pujan with Chopda pujan at your shop or office.
Can Diwali Lakshmi Puja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Diwali Lakshmi Puja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Diwali Lakshmi Puja?
The samagri list for Diwali Lakshmi Puja has 6 items, shown on this page (Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, Silver coins, gold or cash for pooja, Diyas, ghee and oil and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Diwali Lakshmi Puja?
11 verified pandits perform Diwali Lakshmi Puja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.