New Delhi: Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated across India to invite happiness, wealth, and divine blessings. Beyond diyas and rangoli, Lakshmi Puja is the heart of the festival. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, at the right time and in the right direction amplifies positive energy in your home.

Following the correct muhurat, idol placement, and direction ensures your prayers bring harmony, abundance, and spiritual growth.

Why Muhurat Matters

Timing is everything in Diwali rituals. Performing puja during the right muhurat aligns your actions with cosmic energies.

Diwali 2025 Muhurat

• Amavasya Tithi: 20 October 3:44 pm – 21 October 5:54 pm
• Main Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 7:08 pm – 8:18 pm on 20 October
  
• Nishita-Kaal (late-night puja): 11:41 pm – 12:32 am, 21 October
  

Even if you can’t perform the puja at the exact minute, evening hours are generally considered auspicious. Observing the muhurat brings the best energy flow, increasing prosperity, wealth, and well-being.

Best Direction for Puja

According to Vastu Shastra, the placement of idols directs positive energy in the home.

• The northeast corner (Ishan Kon) is most auspicious. It represents purity, spiritual growth, and divine energy.
• If northeast isn’t available, north or east corners work. Avoid the south corner, which is considered inauspicious.
• While performing puja, sit facing north or east. East aligns with the rising sun for new beginnings. North encourages stability and financial growth.
  

Idol Placement Tips

Traditionally, Lord Ganesha is placed on the left and Goddess Lakshmi on the right. This symbolises wisdom first, then prosperity.

• Place the idols on a clean, elevated platform.
• Use red or yellow cloth under the idols to enhance positivity and energy
• Keep the area free of clutter to encourage blessings and focus during puja.
  

How to light diyas for Diwali 2025

Lighting diyas is an essential ritual that symbolises light overcoming darkness.

• Keep a ghee-filled Akhanda Diya burning throughout the night in the puja area. The unbroken flame represents divine protection and knowledge.
• Place one more diya in the southeast corner (Agneya Kon), associated with fire, energy, and security. This enhances both spiritual and material prosperity.
  

Kalash and Wealth Placement

• A Kalash (water vessel with betel leaves and coconut) near the idols symbolises life, abundance, and continuity.

• The north direction, ruled by Lord Kubera, is ideal for safes, lockers, and valuables. Facing north during puja further attracts wealth.

Tips to attract wealth

• Clean and decorate the puja area with fresh flowers and rangoli.
  
• Light incense for a positive aura.
• Avoid sleeping early on Diwali night—Goddess Lakshmi favours bright homes.
• Elevate idols slightly above the floor.
• Use mirrors or reflective surfaces behind idols to amplify energy.
  

Diwali puja is more than a ritual—it is a way to align your home and life with positive energy. The northeast corner channels divine energy, the north supports wealth, and the southeast energises space.

By following the right muhurat, direction, and placement, combined with devotion and Vastu guidance, your 2025 Diwali can bring harmony, prosperity, and divine blessings. Let your home shine with lamps and radiate abundance and positivity this festive season.