Diwali 2024: What Is Pradosh Kaal And Vrishabha Kaal During Lakshmi Puja? Importance And Timings

Diwali is one of the most important festivals that is celebrated across the country. Also known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali marks the return of Lord Ram, along with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after 14 years in exile. It is believed that the whole city of Ayodhya was decorated with earthen lamps since it was the day of Amavasya (New Moon). Diwali is celebrated on the day of Amavasya or the New Moon day. Goddess Laxmi is worshipped on this day and she is considered to be the most important deity during Diwali Puja. The most auspicious time to perform Lakshmi Puja on Diwali is after sunset. The time after sunset is called Pradosh. The Amavasya Tithi prevailing at the time of Pradosh is especially important for Diwali Puja. Therefore, the day of Diwali Puja is decided on this combination of Amavasya and Pradosh. Here, take a look at the Pradosh Kaal and Vrishabha Kaal.

Diwali 2024 Pradosh Kaal The Amavasya Tithi will begin on October 31 at 03:52 PM and end on November 01 at 06:16 PM. The Pradosh Kaal is from 05:12 PM to 07:43 PM. The Laxmi Puja Muhurat is from 05:12 PM to 06:16 PM on October 31. Diwali 2024 Vrishabha Kaal The Vrishabha Kaal on the day of Diwali will begin at 06:19 PM and it will end at 08:15 PM. Importance of Pradosh Kaal during Diwali PujaPradosh Kaal is the time just after sunset and it holds special significance during Lakshmi Puja on Diwali. This period is believed to be highly auspicious as it is when the divine energies are most receptive to prayers and rituals. During Pradosh Kaal, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi is said to bring in blessings, abundance and fortune into one’s home. Importance of Vrishabha Kaal during Diwali PujaVrishabha Kaal is considered to be highly auspicious for performing Lakshmi Puja during Diwali. During this time, the sign of Taurus rises and aligns closely with Venus which stands for wealth, beauty and prosperity, all of which qualities linked to Goddess Lakshmi. Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi during Vrishabha Kaal improves the effectiveness of prayers and creates a harmonious environment that invites blessings and abundance into the home.times