Diwali Puja Muhurat

Diwali Puja Muhurat 2025 – Best Time & Rituals in the USA

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Diwali Puja Muhurat (Auspicious Timings) 2025 in USA
28
Sep

Diwali Puja Muhurat 2025 – USA Timings and Rituals

Diwali, the festival of lights, is one of the most important Hindu celebrations worldwide. Even while living in the USA, devotees celebrate this auspicious day with the same devotion and traditions as in India. To help you perform Diwali Puja at the right time, here are the important dates, puja muhurat timings, and rituals as per USA time zones.

Diwali Date in 2025

  • In 2025, Diwali (Deepavali) will be celebrated on Monday, October 20, 2025.

  • The festival is observed on Amavasya Tithi (new moon day) of the Kartik month, according to the Hindu lunar calendar.

Lakshmi Puja Muhurat (Best Time)

Lakshmi Puja, the main ritual of Diwali, is performed during Pradosh Kaal (approximately 2–3 hours after sunset). Performing puja during this period is considered highly auspicious.

  • India Muhurat (IST): 06:48 PM – 08:20 PM (reference time).

  • USA Muhurat (Example – New York, EST): Approximately 6:40 PM – 8:41 PM (based on previous year calculations).

  • The exact timing varies based on your location (New York, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, etc.). You must check your city-specific panchang (Hindu calendar) for precise muhurat.

Tip: Always use your local time zone (EST, CST, MST, PST) to convert the muhurat into accurate timing for your city.

How to Perform Diwali Puja

  1. Cleanse and Decorate the Home – Clean every corner of the house, especially the puja area. Decorate with rangoli and place oil lamps (diyas) at the entrance.

  2. Light Diyas – Light diyas after sunset to remove darkness and invite positive energy.

  3. Invoke Lord Ganesha and Goddess Lakshmi – Begin with Ganesh Puja, followed by Lakshmi Puja. Offer prayers to account books, business ledgers, and wealth symbols.

  4. Chant Mantras – Recite sacred mantras like “Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah” or “Om Hreem Shreem Lakshmibhyo Namah” to attract prosperity.

  5. Offerings and Prasad – Offer sweets, fruits, flowers, coconut, and incense to the deities.

  6. Perform Aarti – Conclude the puja with aarti and distribute prasad among family members.

  7. Stay Awake – Traditionally, devotees keep the lamps burning late into the night as a symbol of continuous prosperity.

Here’s a city / time-zone wise Diwali Puja Muhurat table (Lakshmi Puja / Pradosh Kaal) for the USA for 2025. Use it as a reference and always verify via local Panchang / astrology software to get the precise timing for your specific city.

Time Zone / City Examples Lakshmi Puja (Pradosh Kaal) Approximate Muhurat
Pacific Time (PT / PST / PDT) ~ 7:39 PM to 9:00 PM local time
e.g. San Francisco, Los Angeles
Eastern Time (ET / EST / EDT) ~ 6:40 PM to 8:41 PM local time
e.g. New York, Washington D.C.
Central Time (CT / CST / CDT) ~ 5:40 PM to 7:41 PM local time
e.g. Chicago, Houston
Mountain Time (MT / MST / MDT) ~ 4:40 PM to 6:41 PM local time
e.g. Denver, Phoenix

Important Notes for Devotees in USA

  • Time zones matter significantly. Always confirm the local Pradosh Kaal timing for your city.

  • If you miss the exact muhurat, you may perform the puja in an alternate auspicious period.

  • Many temples and priests in the USA also conduct online or in-person Diwali Puja services, which you can join if you wish.

  • Most importantly, devotion and purity of heart matter more than the exact timing—perform the puja with full faith and sincerity.

By following the above muhurat and rituals, devotees in the USA can celebrate Diwali with the same sanctity and auspiciousness as in India. May Goddess Lakshmi bless your home with peace, prosperity, and happiness this Diwali.