Diwali 2024: Ganesh ji arti, Laxmi ji arti, shubh muhurat for Lakshmi Puja

Diwali 2024: Learn the auspicious times for the rituals during the Diwali festive season, from Lakshmi Puja to Bhai Dooj.

Diwali 2024: Diwali, the festival of light, symbolises the triumph of good over evil. According to the Hindu calendar, it falls on the 15th day of Kartik month, which is also the darkest day of the year. It marks the return of Lord Ram to Ayodhya after completing his long exile and defeating Ravana. On the occasion of Diwali, people clean and decorate their homes with diyas, candles, and rangolis to embrace the positive energy of the festive season and bring home good fortune and prosperity.

Ganesh Ji arti:

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

Ek Dant Daya Want

Char Bhuja Dhari

Mastak Sindoor Shoye

Muse Ki Sawari

Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe

Aur Chadhe Mewa

Laduvan Ka Bhog Lage

Sant Kare Seva

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

Andhan Ko aankh Dett kodhin ko kaya

Banjhan ko Garbh dett nirdhan ko maya

Surshyaam sharan aaye safal kije Seva

Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva

Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

Laxmi ji aarti

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata,

Maiya Jai Lakshmi Mata,

Tumko Nishdin Sevat,

Har Vishnu Dhyavat.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata..x(2)

Uma Rama Bharmani

Tum Hi Jag Mata,

Surya Chandrma Dhyavat Naard Rishee Gata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Durga Roop Niranjani, Sukh Sampati Data,

Jo Koi Tum Ko Dhayata, Riddhi Siddhi Pata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Tum Patal Nivasini, Tum Hi Shubh Data,

Karam-Prabhav-Prakashini,

Bhav Nidhi Ki Trata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Jis Ghar Main Tum Rahti,

Sab Sadgun Aata,

Maiyaa sab Sadgun Aata,

Sub Sambhav Ho Jata,

Man Nahi Ghabrata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Tum Bin Yagya Na Hove,

Vastra No Koi Pata,

Khan-Pana Ka Vaibhav,

Sub Tumse Pata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Shubhgun Mandir Sundar,

Sheerodadhi Jata,

Ratan Chaturdhsh Tum Bin,

Koi Nahi Pata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Mahalakshmi Ji Ki Aarti,

Jo Koi Jan Gata,

pur Anand Samata,

Pap Utar Jata.

Om Jai Lakshmi Mata

Date

Diwali is celebrated with great pomp and fervour for 5 days. The Diwali festive season begins on Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Dooj. This time both Choti Diwali and Badi Diwali fell on the same day.

Dhanteras	October 29
Choti Diwali	October 31
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja	October 31
Govardhan Puja	November 2
Bhai Dooj	November 3

On Dhanteras, devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, both deities associated with wealth and fortune. This day is auspicious for any new gold coin and jewellery purchase. The second day of the festivities is Choti Diwali, also known as Narak Chaturdashi. This day marks the victory of Lord Krishna over demon Narakasura. The main Diwali-related puja like the revered Lakshmi Puja begins on the third day. Devotees light candles and diyas. Govardhan Puja commemorates the divine day when Lord Krishna lifted the Govardhan Hill on his little finger to protect his village from the torrential rain. The last day Bhai Dooj celebrates the bond between sister and brother.

Shubh Muhrat

The Amavasya Tithi commences at 03:52 PM on Oct 31, 2024 and ends at 06:16 PM on Nov 01, 2024. On Diwali, November 31, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. Here are the city-wise times for Lakshmi Puja according to Drik Pachang:

New Delhi	05:36 PM to 06:16 PM
Mumbai	06:57 PM to 08:36 PM
Bengaluru	06:47 PM to 08:21 PM
Ahmedabad	06:52 PM to 08:35 PM
Chandigarh	05:35 PM to 06:16 PM
Chennai	05:42 PM to 06:16 PM
Hyderabad	05:44 PM to 06:16 PM
Kolkata	05:45 PM to 06:16 PM

As per Drik Pachang, Govardhan Puja is on November 2 and here are the shubh muhrats:
1. Govardhan Puja Pratahkala Muhurat - 06:34 AM to 08:46 AM

2. Govardhan Puja Sayankala Muhurat - 03:23 PM to 05:35 PM

While Bhai Dooj is on November 3. On this day, sisters pray for the long life of their brothers. The shubh muhrat for the Bhai Dooj ceremony begins at 01:10 PM and ends at 03:22 PM.