Diwali 2026: Know the Auspicious Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja Muhurat as per Pune Panchang
Pune, 8th November 2026: Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time to welcome happiness, prosperity and positivity into our homes and lives. As families prepare to celebrate the festival, knowing the auspicious time for Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja is an important part of the celebrations.
According to the Pune Panchang, the auspicious Diwali Puja Muhurat on Sunday, 8 November 2026, is from 6:24 PM to 8:25 PM, during the Pradosh Kaal.
Sharing the significance of the occasion and the recommended Puja Vidhi, Acharya Pawan Tripathi, Jyotish Acharya and Vedic Rituals and Auspicious Ceremonies Specialist, explains the traditional method of worshipping Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi.
Recommended Puja Vidhi
* Place the idols or images of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi and perform Panchopachar Puja.
* After the puja, chant the following mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha:
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Pray to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles from your home, business and personal life and bless your family with happiness and well-being.
* Chant the Goddess Lakshmi mantra 108 times:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi for Sthir Lakshmi (lasting prosperity), happiness and abundance.
May this Diwali bring peace, happiness, good fortune and prosperity to every home.
Wishing everyone a very Happy and Prosperous Diwali!
(All Information provided by : Acharya Pawan Tripathi, Jyotish Acharya Specialist in Vedic Sanskar and Manglik Ceremonies Acharya, Sampurnanand Sanskrit University, Kashi)
