Diwali and Lakshmi Puja 2025 Muhurat in New Zealand

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most celebrated Hindu festivals around the world. It marks the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The highlight of this festival is Lakshmi Puja, when devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi—the goddess of wealth, prosperity, and fortune. In 2025, Diwali will be celebrated with great enthusiasm by the Indian community in New Zealand, bringing together families, friends, and cultural associations across the country.

Diwali 2025 Date in New Zealand

According to the Hindu calendar, Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) in 2025 falls on Tuesday, 21st October 2025. The Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) starts on October 20, 2025, at 4:23 PM and ends on October 21, 2025, at 2:58 PM (India time). Considering the time difference, the festival and puja timings for devotees in New Zealand will occur during the evening hours of October 21, 2025, local time.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat 2025 in New Zealand

The most auspicious time for performing Lakshmi Puja is during Pradosh Kaal, which starts just after sunset and lasts for about two hours and 20 minutes. In New Zealand, the Pradosh Kaal and Lakshmi Puja Muhurat will be as follows:

Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Auckland): 7:43 PM to 9:52 PM (NZDT)
Alternate Nishita Kaal Muhurat: 12:44 AM to 1:24 AM (22 October, NZDT)

Devotees living in Wellington, Christchurch, and Hamilton can follow similar timings, with minor variations of 5–10 minutes depending on their location. Performing the puja during this period is believed to invite Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings for wealth, happiness, and prosperity.

Dhanteras and Pre-Diwali Celebrations

The Diwali festival begins two days before with Dhanteras, which falls on Sunday, 19th October 2025. On this day, people clean their homes, decorate entrances with rangoli, and light diyas. Buying gold, silver, or utensils is considered auspicious. The Dhanteras Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in New Zealand will be from 7:40 PM to 12:15 Midnight (local time).

How to Perform Lakshmi Puja at Home

Here’s a simple guide to performing Lakshmi Puja in your home in New Zealand:

Clean and Decorate Your Home:
Begin by cleaning every corner of your home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Decorate entrances with rangoli and light diyas to bring positivity.
Set Up the Puja Area:
Place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on a clean red or yellow cloth. Arrange flowers, sweets, coins, kumkum, rice, betel leaves, and diyas.
Invoke Lord Ganesha:
Begin the puja by offering prayers to Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles and bring success.
Lakshmi Puja Rituals:
Offer flowers, incense, sweets, and coins to Goddess Lakshmi. Chant mantras like “Om Shreem Maha Lakshmyai Namah” or recite Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali. Offer fruits, s