People perform Diwali Pujan  to impress goddess Lakshmi and seek their blessings. It is said that Diwali Pujan will help maintain stability in wealth and economic status of the house and family.  This year Deepawali is on 05th Nov 2010 in the presence of chitra and swati nakshatra, when Priti Yoga is created. The no Moon tithi, pradosh kaal, auspicious Ascendant and Choghadia Muhurtha are very important and special for the festival of Deepawali.

Pradosh Kal is for 2 hrs and 24 mins. Its period is for 2 hrs and 24mins from Sun-set considering the area you may belong to.

Pradosh kaal is determined on the basis of sun-set therefore it is different for all areas and regions.

Diwali Pujan Muhurat  for Pradosh Kal:

Pradosh kal Muhurtha is auspicious and remain for 2 hrs and 24mins from sun-set and to the place where you are living. In Delhi, India Pradosh Kaal may start from 05:58p.m. or 17:58hrs and may remain till 08:33p.m. or 20:22hrs.

Diwali Pujan Muhurat 2010 , Delhi Pradosh Kaal 17:58 to 20:22hrs

The auspicious Muhurat for Pradosh kaal is between 18:03 to 19:58 on 05 Nov 2010 in stable Ascendant (Taurus sign). Therefore between 18:03 to 20:22 Pradosh Kaal is auspicious for worshiping Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Kuber Pooja, business and giving donations to workers.

This Muhurtha is also auspicious for serving sweets, clothes and gifts. It is also good to seek blessings of elders and giving gifts and honors to relatives and friends. This help increase the auspiciousness in the native’s life. If you make donations in spiritual places or temples during this auspicious Muhurtha it will be favorable for you.

Nishith Kaal for Diwali Pujan Muhurat

It is auspicious to worship and adore goddess Lakshmi, all the nine planets, recite Mantras and Stotra, performing rituals, donating clothes, fruits, grains and money to brahmins. The Muhurtha of Nishith Kaal will start at 20:23hrs and may remain till 22:46hrs for those who are living in Delhi or its outskirts. The Taurus Ascendant will be active especially during this period.

Mahanishith Kaal for Diwali Pujan Muhurat

Mahanishith Kaal is very auspicious for Cancer Ascendant. During the night of Deepawali Mahanishith Kaal is auspicious(Cancer Ascendant) between 23:29 to 01:51 in Delhi.

During this Muhurtha, Deepawali Poojan is inevitable to perform according to scriptures. The tantrik rituals, vedaarambh sanskara, havana, yagya, and other supernatural powers are adored or called upon during Mahanishith Kaal.

During this Muhurtha place a four-faced diya in your house and light it for whole night after concluding deepawali poojan. This diya is a symbol of increase in wealth, income and prosperity.

Muhurtha for Deepawali Choghadiya:

Deepawali Choughadiyan Muhurtha is auspicious for worshiping goddess Lakshmi at home or family. Deepawali Poojan or worshiping goddess lakshmi is auspicious in Kartik Maasa on no Moon day in Pradosh kal in the presence of stable Nakshatra in the night. Lighting diyas, candles and worshiping goddess lakshmi is special and auspicious during Pradosh kal Muhurtha.

Lakshmi Pooja Muhurtha on Deepawali 2010

• Friday, 05 November 2010


• On deepawali between 06:47 to 10:59a.m.


• And 12:23 to 01:47p.m.

In Addition:

• Char Muhurtha 16:35 to 17:59hrs


• Beneficial Muhurtha 21:11 to 22:47hrs


• Amrit Muhurtha 24:23 to 05:11hrs (06 Nov 2010)