Diwali Lakshmi Puja is the most commercially significant Hindu festival and arguably the most important puja of the calendar year for invoking prosperity. In Bangalore — with its mix of South Indian, Marwari, Gujarati, and North Indian families — Diwali is celebrated with regional nuances but a shared goal: inviting Mahalakshmi and Kubera into the home.
2026 Diwali Dates
Diwali 2026 falls during October 18–23. The key puja days:
- Dhanteras · Oct 18 · Buying gold/silver, Dhanvantari worship
- Chhoti Diwali / Naraka Chaturdashi · Oct 19
- Lakshmi Puja (Main Diwali) · Oct 20 — the most important puja day
- Govardhan Puja / Bali Pratipada · Oct 22
- Bhai Dooj · Oct 23
Check our 2026 muhurat calendar for the exact Lakshmi Puja muhurat window on October 20.
When Exactly to Perform Lakshmi Puja
The ideal muhurat is Pradosh Kala (after sunset, approximately 6:00–8:00 PM), during Stable Lagna (Vrishabha, Simha, Vrischika, or Kumbha). Our pandits calculate the exact 1.5-hour window for your location in Bangalore.
What to Prepare
- Clean the entire home 2–3 days before — especially the puja room and entrance
- Decorate the entrance with torans, rangoli, and marigold strings
- Set up an altar — north or east facing, elevated platform covered with red cloth
- Keep the puja items ready — or let our kit delivery handle it
- Light diyas (oil lamps) across the home — 11, 21, or 51 is traditional
Samagri Kit for Diwali Lakshmi Puja
Our Diwali samagri kit includes: silver or brass Lakshmi-Kubera murti, kalash, coconut, mango leaves, turmeric, kumkum, fresh lotus flowers, marigold, rose, dhoop, camphor, ghee, panchamrita ingredients, rice, yellow cloth, coins (for Kubera offering), sweets, fruits, agarbathi.
For a complete samagri breakdown, see our full puja samagri checklist.
Step-by-Step Ritual
- Sankalpa · family head declares intention
- Ganapathi Puja · remove obstacles first
- Kalash Sthapana · consecrate the water-filled kalash
- Navagraha Puja · honor the nine planets
- Mahalakshmi Invocation · Sri Suktam chanting
- Kubera Puja · invoking the treasurer of the devas
- Sweet, flower, incense offerings
- Mahalakshmi Ashtakam & Aarti
- Deepa-daana · lighting diyas throughout the home
- Prasad distribution
South Indian vs North Indian Diwali Puja
North Indian families emphasize Lakshmi-Kubera together with elaborate Aarti. South Indian families (especially Tamil/Telugu) focus on Naraka Chaturdashi oil bath and Lakshmi Kubera Puja on the same or following evening. Both are authentic — our Diwali Lakshmi Kubera Puja service accommodates either tradition.
Book a Pandit for Diwali 2026
Diwali dates fill up 4–6 weeks in advance. WhatsApp +91 6364375041 by mid-September at the latest to secure a pandit for October 20. Most preferred muhurat slots (evening Pradosh Kala) book out first.
See Diwali puja pricing starting at ₹4,999, browse Bangalore areas we serve, and check common booking questions.
Next steps for your puja in Bangalore
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