Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja: What to Prepare, Which Offerings to Arrange, and How to Perform the Ritual at Home
In this article you will find the Diwali 2026 date and Lakshmi Puja muhurat, how to prepare, the complete samagri list, the offerings (bhog and prasad) to arrange, a step-by-step Lakshmi Ganesh Puja vidhi, mantras, aarti guidance, do's and don'ts, and answers to frequently asked questions.
Diwali 2026 Date and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja is Pradosh Kaal, the roughly two-hour window after sunset. The muhurat is decided by the overlap of Pradosh Kaal and the Amavasya tithi.
| Detail | Date / Time |
|---|---|
| Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) | Sunday, 8 November 2026 |
| Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Govardhan Puja | Monday, 9 November 2026 |
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Delhi, Pradosh Kaal) | Approx. 5:47 PM to 7:13 PM |
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Mumbai) | Approx. 6:18 PM to 7:44 PM |
| Lakshmi Puja muhurat (Bengaluru) | Approx. 6:07 PM to 7:33 PM |
How to Prepare the Ritual:-Tulasi Vivah 2026
Please note: different panchangs and websites show slightly different muhurat timings, because the timing depends on the sunset in each city. Before the puja, confirm the exact muhurat for your city with a trusted panchang or your family priest.
The 5-Day Diwali Schedule
- Dhanteras: the day for buying gold, silver or utensils
- Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi): 7 November 2026
- Diwali / Lakshmi Puja: 8 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja: 9 November 2026
- Bhai Dooj: the festival celebrating the bond between brothers and sisters
Significance of Diwali Lakshmi Puja
It is believed that on Diwali night Goddess Lakshmi visits the earth and stays in homes that are clean, well lit and filled with devotion. This is why Lakshmi Puja on this night is considered the most auspicious way to invite wealth, prosperity and peace into the home. Lord Ganesh is worshipped alongside her because he is the remover of obstacles, and every auspicious work begins with his worship.
How to Prepare for Lakshmi Puja
Start your preparation at least a day or two before the puja, so there is no last-minute rush at the muhurat.
Clean and decorate the home
Clean the entire house thoroughly, especially the main entrance and the puja area.
- Draw a Rangoli at the entrance and hang a toran of mango or Ashoka leaves.
- Place diyas and lights inside and outside the home, and keep the home well lit during the muhurat.
- Wear fresh, clean clothes.
Set up the puja space
- Choose the north-east or north side of the home for the puja.
- Spread a clean red or yellow cloth on a wooden chowki (platform).
- Place a new idol or picture of Lakshmi and Ganesha on it, with Lakshmi to the right of Ganesha.
- Keep a kalash filled with water near the chowki.
- You may also place your account books, important papers or tools of your work at the puja space.
Preparation checklist
- Confirmed the muhurat for your city
- House cleaned and rangoli made
- All items on the samagri list collected
- Sweets, fruits and bhog prepared
- Diyas, wicks and ghee or oil ready
- Puja chowki set up
Lakshmi Puja Samagri List 2026
This list may vary slightly according to your family tradition. If needed, check with the elders of your family.
| Samagri | Use |
|---|---|
| Idol or picture of Lakshmi and Ganesha | The main deities of the puja |
| Roli, kumkum, turmeric | For tilak and worship |
| Akshat (whole rice grains) | For tilak and invocation |
| Kalash (copper or brass) | To hold water, betel nut and a coin |
| Mango leaves and coconut | To set up the kalash |
| Ganga jal | For purification and bathing the deities |
| Cloves, cardamom, betel nut, paan | For worship and offering |
| Lotus or marigold flowers, garlands | To offer to the deities |
| Lotus seeds (kamal gatta) | Considered dear to Goddess Lakshmi |
| Incense, agarbatti, camphor | To purify the atmosphere |
| Ghee or oil diyas, cotton wicks | For lighting the lamps |
| Coins and currency notes | To keep before Goddess Lakshmi |
| Red or yellow cloth, moli (sacred thread) | For the seat and offerings |
| Batasha, khil (puffed rice), makhana | For prasad and bhog |
| Account books, pen, books | For Kuber and bahi-khata pujan |
Offerings and Bhog to Arrange
Bhog has a special place in Lakshmi Puja. Clean, home-made sweets and fresh fruits are considered the most auspicious.
Sweets
- Laddu (besan or motichoor)
- Kheer
- Barfi and peda
- Any home-made sattvik sweet
Fruits and dry fruits
- Seasonal fruits such as water chestnut (singhara), pomegranate, banana and apple
- Makhana, cashews, almonds and raisins
- Khil and batasha, the traditional Diwali puja prasad
Rules for offering bhog
- Always arrange the bhog in clean utensils.
- Keep the bhog sattvik, meaning prepared without onion and garlic.
- After the puja, distribute the bhog among the family as prasad.
- Every region and family has its own tradition, so the offerings may differ from place to place.
How to Perform Lakshmi Puja at Home: Step-by-Step Vidhi
The vidhi below is simple and can be followed by anyone at home. If you wish to perform the detailed Shodashopachara puja, you can take the help of a priest.
Step 1: Bath and preparation Take a bath and wear clean clothes. Sit on a mat facing east or north at the puja space.
Step 2: Light the lamp First light a ghee lamp and light incense sticks.
Step 3: Purification and sankalp Sprinkle Ganga jal or clean water on yourself and the puja items to purify them. Then take water, akshat and a flower in your hand, state your name, place and the date, and take the sankalp that you are performing Lakshmi Puja for wealth, happiness and prosperity. Release the water on the ground.
Step 4: Ganesha puja Worship Lord Ganesha first. Apply tilak, and offer flowers, durva grass and modak or sweets. (Tulsi leaves are traditionally not offered to Lord Ganesha.)
Step 5: Set up the kalash Fill the kalash with water and add betel nut, a coin and akshat. Place mango leaves on its mouth and a coconut on top. The kalash is considered a symbol of Lord Varuna.
Step 6: Invoke Goddess Lakshmi With folded hands, invoke Goddess Lakshmi and offer her a seat.
Step 7: Bathing and adornment Bathe the idol with Ganga jal or clean water (or offer water symbolically before a picture). Then adorn her with cloth, sandalwood, roli and turmeric.
Step 8: Offerings Offer lotus or marigold flowers, a garland, lotus seeds, incense, a lamp and naivedya (bhog) to Goddess Lakshmi. Also place coins and currency notes before her.
Step 9: Kuber and bahi-khata pujan Apply tilak to your safe, account books or work tools and worship them. Business families also perform Chopda Pujan at this time.
Step 10: Chant the mantra Chant Goddess Lakshmi's mantras. Suggested mantras are given below.
Step 11: Aarti After Ganesha's aarti, perform Goddess Lakshmi's aarti. It is considered auspicious when the whole family joins in.
Step 12: Prasad and forgiveness Ask forgiveness for any mistakes made during the puja, then distribute the prasad among the family and neighbours.
Lakshmi Puja Mantras
Lakshmi Beej Mantra: Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah
Simple mantra: Om Mahalakshmyai Namah
Chant with devotion and correct pronunciation. You can chant 11, 21 or 108 times, as is convenient for you.
Lakshmi Aarti
Sing the aarti that your family traditionally sings. During the aarti, keep a ghee lamp, camphor and flowers in the thali, and move the thali in a clockwise direction before Goddess Lakshmi.
Do's and Don'ts of Lakshmi Puja
Do's
- Begin the puja within the muhurat and perform it calmly.
- Keep the home well lit and the main door open during the muhurat.
- Maintain cleanliness and purity throughout.
- Involve the whole family in the puja.
- Donate to the needy.
Don'ts
- Do not rush or create noise during the puja.
- Do not offer stale flowers or stale bhog.
- Do not leave the puja area dirty or in darkness.
- Avoid arguments and harsh words on this auspicious day.
- Do not offer tulsi leaves to Lord Ganesha.
Chopda Pujan for Business Owners
Business families begin their new account books on Diwali night with Chopda Pujan. A swastik is drawn on the new book and "Shubh Labh" is written, after which the book is worshipped along with Lakshmi and Ganesha. You can follow the same simple vidhi at your shop or office.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is Diwali in 2026? Diwali 2026 is on Sunday, 8 November 2026.
2. What is the right time for Lakshmi Puja? Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset, is considered the most auspicious time for Lakshmi Puja. In Delhi it is approximately 5:47 PM to 7:13 PM, but the timing varies by city. Please check the exact muhurat for your city in a panchang.
3. What items are needed for Lakshmi Puja? An idol or picture, roli, kumkum, turmeric, akshat, kalash, coconut, mango leaves, flowers, lotus seeds, incense, ghee diyas, coins, sweets and fruits. See the samagri table above for the full list.
4. Can Lakshmi Puja be performed at home without a priest? Yes, it can be performed at home with devotion and the simple vidhi. You may also invite a priest to perform a more detailed puja.
5. Should Lakshmi Puja be performed only on Amavasya? Yes, on Diwali the tradition is to perform Lakshmi Puja in Pradosh Kaal on the night of Kartik Amavasya.
6. What should be offered as bhog in Lakshmi Puja? Sattvik sweets such as laddu, kheer, barfi and peda, along with seasonal fruits, makhana, khil and batasha.
7. Which flowers are offered in Lakshmi Puja? The lotus is considered the most dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Marigold and rose are also commonly offered.
Conclusion
The right preparation, pure samagri and devotion are what matter most in Diwali Lakshmi Puja 2026. Keep an eye on the muhurat, keep your home clean and well lit, and perform the puja together as a family. Wishing you and your family a very happy and prosperous Diwali 2026!
Makar Sankranti 2027
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