Starts with local sunset at 05:54 PM. Ideal for lighting 7 sacred earthen diyas.
Diwali 2026 Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad witnesses grand Chopda Pujan by Gujarat traders and commercial houses. The 6:15 PM to 8:15 PM window is optimal for welcoming Shubh and Labh.
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Complete Auspicious Timings Schedule for Ahmedabad
Sthir Lagna ensures that Goddess Lakshmi grants uninterrupted prosperity to your household.
Ends: 12:31 PM on Nov 9, 2026
Main Lakshmi Puja is performed when Amavasya prevails during Pradosh Kaal.
Timezone: Asia/Kolkata. Timings calculated for Ahmedabad geographic coordinates.
Step-by-Step Diwali Lakshmi Puja Vidhi for Ahmedabad Households
To invoke the divine presence of Goddess Mahalakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber in Ahmedabad, follow these authentic Vedic rituals during the auspicious muhurat between 06:15 PM and 08:15 PM:
- Sanctification & Altar Setup (Shuddhikaran): Cleanse the worship area with holy water (Gangajal). Place a wooden chowki covered with clean red or yellow silk cloth. Make a nine-gem lotus (Navagraha) with unbroken rice grains (Akshat).
- Kalash Sthapana: Fill a copper or brass Kalash with water, add a betel nut (Supari), flower, coin, and sacred mango leaves. Top it with a coconut wrapped in red cloth (Moli).
- Invocation of Lord Ganesha: Always begin by worshiping Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta) with vermilion (Sindoor), Modak/Laddoo, and Durva grass to remove all obstacles from your journey.
- Mahalakshmi Avahan & Dhyan: Welcome Goddess Lakshmi with lotus flowers and offer Panchamrit (milk, curd, honey, ghee, and sugar). Chant the sacred mantra: "Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Maha Lakshmaye Namaha" 108 times.
- Kuber & Bahi-Khata Pujan: Worship the treasury safe and account books (Chopda) to attract lawful wealth and ethical abundance in the coming year.
- Lighting of 21/51 Clay Diyas: Light mustard oil and cow ghee lamps and place them on windows, entrances, and terraces to guide positive energy into your home.
Frequently Asked Questions: Diwali 2026 in Ahmedabad
What is the exact Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in Ahmedabad for Diwali 2026?
In Ahmedabad, the most auspicious Lakshmi Puja Muhurat on Sunday, November 8, 2026 is from 06:15 PM to 08:15 PM (2 Hours 00 Mins). This sacred window coincides with the stable Vrishabha Lagna and Pradosh Kaal.
What are the Pradosh Kaal timings in Ahmedabad on Diwali 2026?
On November 8, 2026, Pradosh Kaal in Ahmedabad begins at sunset at 05:54 PM and extends until 08:30 PM. Performing Lakshmi Puja during Pradosh Kaal ensures divine blessings of health, abundance, and peace.
When does Amavasya Tithi start and end in Ahmedabad?
Amavasya Tithi begins at 11:27 AM on Nov 8, 2026 and concludes at 12:31 PM on Nov 9, 2026. The entire Lakshmi Puja festival is celebrated during this sacred lunar phase.
Why is Sthir Vrishabha Lagna considered the best time for Diwali Puja?
According to authentic Vedic astrology, Vrishabha (Taurus) is a Sthir (immovable/fixed) Lagna. Performing worship during Sthir Lagna signifies that Goddess Mahalakshmi stays permanently in your home and workplace.
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