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Diwali 2026: Exact Time for Lakshmi‑Ganesh Puja and Auspicious Muhurat Announced
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 08:35 AM
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Astrologers have identified the precise auspicious timing for Lakshmi‑Ganesh worship on Diwali 2026, detailing the muhurat that believers can follow across India.
Across India, Diwali 2026 is being celebrated with the usual fanfare of lights, fireworks and family gatherings. While the festive atmosphere is universal, this year’s focus has shifted to the exact moment deemed most propitious for performing Lakshmi‑Ganesh puja, a detail that many households are keen to observe.
Leading astrologers have released the muhurat for the combined worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, placing it in the early evening hours of the festival day. The timing aligns with the Shukla Paksha Pratipada and a favorable planetary alignment that, according to traditional calculations, enhances the flow of wealth and removes obstacles.
Devotees are being advised to commence the puja at the prescribed moment, offering traditional items such as sweets, flowers and incense, while reciting the relevant mantras. Practitioners believe that observing the muhurat maximises the blessings of prosperity and success associated with both deities.
Religious scholars also remind worshippers that the auspicious timing is a guideline, not a mandate, and that sincere devotion remains the core of the ritual. The announced muhurat is expected to guide millions in planning their Diwali celebrations this year.
Leading astrologers have released the muhurat for the combined worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh, placing it in the early evening hours of the festival day. The timing aligns with the Shukla Paksha Pratipada and a favorable planetary alignment that, according to traditional calculations, enhances the flow of wealth and removes obstacles.
Devotees are being advised to commence the puja at the prescribed moment, offering traditional items such as sweets, flowers and incense, while reciting the relevant mantras. Practitioners believe that observing the muhurat maximises the blessings of prosperity and success associated with both deities.
Religious scholars also remind worshippers that the auspicious timing is a guideline, not a mandate, and that sincere devotion remains the core of the ritual. The announced muhurat is expected to guide millions in planning their Diwali celebrations this year.