Ahmedabad · Gujarat
દિવાળી 2025in Ahmedabad
Exact puja times & muhurta computed for Ahmedabad coordinates (23.02°N, 72.57°E)
Key Timings
Festival Date
Monday, October 20, 2025
Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh Kaal)
18:26 – 19:52
Sunrise
06:38
Sunset
18:09
Why This Date?
Pradosh (Evening) Rule: Observed when the Amavasya tithi prevails during Pradosh Kaal (sunset to ~96 minutes after). Lakshmi Puja is performed during Sthira (Taurus) Lagna for stability of wealth. The darkest night is illuminated with diyas.
Tithi Determination Rule
The tithi must prevail during Pradosh Kaal (evening twilight). This is the primary rule for festivals like Diwali and Dhanteras.
Source: Dharmasindhu & Nirnayasindhu — classical Kala-Vyapti system
Puja Vidhi
Materials Required
- New Lakshmi-Ganesha idols or images
- Red cloth (for puja platform)
- Coins and currency notes
- Lotus flowers
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
Puja Steps
- 1
Preparation
Clean the puja area thoroughly. Spread a red cloth on a wooden chowki (platform). Place Lakshmi idol/image in the center...
- 2
Achamana
Sip water three times from the right palm for self-purification while reciting the names of Vishnu.
- 3
Sankalpa
Hold water and akshat in the right hand, state the date, place, and purpose of the Lakshmi-Ganesha puja, then release th...
Phala (Benefits)
Bestowal of wealth and prosperity, removal of poverty and financial hardship, Lakshmi's permanent residence in the household, success in business and career, and overall well-being of the family
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Deity
લક્ષ્મી, રામ, ગણેશ
Legend & History
Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana. The citizens lit thousands of oil lamps (diyas) to welcome him, illuminating the moonless night of Kartika Amavasya. ...Read full legend →
Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after 14 years of exile and his victory over Ravana. The citizens lit thousands of oil lamps (diyas) to welcome him, illuminating the moonless night of Kartika Amavasya. In another tradition, Lakshmi emerged from the Samudra Manthan (ocean churning) on this night and is worshipped for wealth and prosperity.
How to Observe
Five-day celebration: Dhanteras (buy gold/utensils), Naraka Chaturdashi (pre-dawn oil bath), Diwali (Lakshmi Puja at night, light diyas, burst crackers), Govardhan Puja (worship food mountains), Bhai Dooj (sister-brother bond). Clean and decorate homes, make rangoli, wear new clothes.
Significance
The festival of lights — the triumph of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, good over evil. The darkest night (Amavasya) is illuminated, symbolizing hope and renewal. Also marks the Hindu new year in many traditions.