21 October,2022 03:55 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Diwali is one of the popular festivals of India. The festival that symbolises the victory of good over evil continues for five consecutive days - Dhanteras, Naraka Chaturdasi, Lakshmi Puja (Diwali), Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj.
Lakshmi Puja 2022:
Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, is worshipped on this day. This year it will be celebrated on October 24.
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Lakshmi Puja 2022: Significance
During the auspicious occasion of Diwali, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped. It's believed Goddess Lakshmi (symbol of prosperity and wealth) visits her worshippers to bless them on this auspicious day.
Lakshmi Puja 2021: Puja timing
According to Drik Panchang, Lakshmi Puja is done during Pradosh Kaal, which starts after sunset.
Date: Monday, October 24, 2022
Lakshmi Puja muhurat for Mumbai - 07:26 pm to 08:39 pm
Pradosh Kaal - 06:10 PM to 08:39 PM
Vrishabha Kaal - 07:26 PM to 09:26 PM
Amavasya Tithi Begins - 05:27 PM on Oct 24, 2022
Amavasya Tithi Ends - 04:18 PM on Oct 25, 2022
Lakshmi Puja Muhurat in other cities
07:23 PM to 08:35 PM - Pune
06:53 PM to 08:16 PM - New Delhi
07:06 PM to 08:13 PM - Chennai
07:02 PM to 08:23 PM - Jaipur
07:06 PM to 08:17 PM - Hyderabad
06:54 PM to 08:17 PM - Gurgaon
06:51 PM to 08:16 PM - Chandigarh
06:19 PM to 07:35 PM - Kolkata
07:16 PM to 08:23 PM - Bengaluru
07:21 PM to 08:38 PM - Ahmedabad
06:52 pm to 08:15 pm - Noida
(With inputs from Drik Panchang)
