diwali is not just lights and sweets — it is a battle between prosperity and misfortune, embodied by two sisters: Mahalakshmi and Alakshmi. This year, diwali falls on Monday, 20 october 2025, and the Pradosh period after sunset is the ultimate window to invite Goddess lakshmi into your home.
Cleanliness, harmony, and righteousness are your weapons; laziness, disorder, and conflict are Alakshmi’s entry tickets. Miss this, and your home may host misfortune instead of wealth. Here’s everything you must do to ensure lakshmi resides and Alakshmi stays far away.
1. diwali 2025: Date and Timing
• Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 5:46 pm – 8:18 pm
• lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 7:08 pm – 8:18 pm (1 hour 11 minutes)
• Vrishabh Kaal: 7:08 pm – 9:03 pm
• Amavasya Tithi: Begins 3:44 pm on 20 october, ends 5:54 pm on 21 October
2. Cleanliness is Non-Negotiable
Goddess lakshmi only enters homes that are clean and orderly. Alakshmi, the harbinger of poverty and misfortune, thrives in dirt, disorder, and chaos. Sweep, scrub, and declutter — or risk inviting misfortune.
3. Harmony and Righteousness Matter
Arguments, anger, and unrighteousness are Alakshmi’s doorway. Homes filled with love, respect, and good conduct attract Lakshmi. Make peace before the Puja — every spat is a red carpet for Alakshmi.
4. Proper Puja Timing is Critical
The Pradosh Muhurat after sunset is sacred. Puja performed outside this window is considered less auspicious. Even 24 minutes (one Ghati) in this period can determine whether wealth enters or poverty lingers.
5. Welcome Rituals
• Decorate entrances and puja rooms with rangoli and lights
• Use fresh flowers and clean utensils
• Offer sweets and fruits
• Recite mantras with full devotion
6. Alakshmi Warnings
Unclean homes invite laziness, anger, greed, and misfortune. Ignoring rituals, timing, or cleanliness guarantees her presence. In short: messy homes = messy lives.
7. Symbolism to Remember
Mahalakshmi and Alakshmi are sisters, born during Samudra Manthan. The mythology underscores a timeless lesson: prosperity requires discipline, devotion, and diligence; chaos attracts poverty.
8. Final Call
This diwali, clean, purify, and harmonize your home. Respect the Puja Muhurat. Invite Lakshmi. Expel Alakshmi. Wealth and happiness await only those who prepare with intention and discipline.
Disclaimer
This article is based on popular beliefs and traditional Hindu scriptures. india Herald does not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or efficacy of the information provided. Readers are encouraged to consult their local Panchang or a priest for precise timings and rituals.
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