Diwali 2024 Puja Muhurat: How and when should the shop and office be worshiped on Diwali?

Diwali 2024: Diwali is a 5 day long festival which is celebrated from Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj. Brahma Purana says that Lakshmi ji comes to people’s homes at midnight on Kartik Amavasya. According to the scriptures, Goddess Lakshmi appeared from the churning of the ocean on the new moon day of Kartik month, hence Lakshmi puja is performed on this day.

Along with Goddess Lakshmi, Ganesha, Kuber, Saraswati and Kalika are also worshiped on Diwali. To get the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi, on this day people worship not only at home but also in their shops and factories, know the time and method of worship in shop-factory (diwali puja at office) on Diwali in 2024.

When is Diwali, 31st October or 1st November? (Diwali 2024 Date)

This year most of the people are celebrating Diwali on 31st October, however on this day Kartik Amavasya is starting after 3 pm, in such a situation, those who worship in shops and factories on Diwali should do Diwali puja here on 1st November. Afternoon is considered the best time to perform Diwali puja at a shop, factory or business place.

Diwali 2024 puja time in shop-factory (Diwali 2024 Office Puja muhurat)

• Kartik Amavasya date starts – 31 October 2024 at 03:52 pm
• Kartik Amavasya date starts – 1 November 204 at 06:16 pm
• Morning Muhurta (Chara, Labh, Amrit) – 06:33 am – 10:42 am (November 1)
• Afternoon Muhurta (variable) – 04:13 pm – 05:36 pm (1 November)
• Afternoon Muhurta (auspicious) – 12:04 pm – 01:27 pm (1 November)
• Lakshmi puja time – 05.36 pm – 06.16 pm (1 November 2024)

Diwali Lakshmi Puja Samagri

Kumku, Ashtagandha, Akshat, Mauli, puja post, red cloth, sandalwood, idol or photo of Lakshmi-Ganesh, betel leaf, sacred thread, Durva, camphor, betel nut, Panchamrit, turmeric, coconut, Ganga water, lotus gatta, cotton wick, Red thread wick, kheel, batasha, ink, inkpot, fruits, flowers, kalash, mango leaves, dakshina, incense, two big lamps, wheat.

How to perform Lakshmi Puja in the shop on Diwali (Diwali Puja Vidhi)

• While worshiping on Diwali, ghee and oil lamps are lit in front of Goddess Lakshmi. Keep in mind that the ghee lamp should be lit towards your left hand. The oil lamp should be kept towards your right hand.
• On the day of Diwali, clean the office and shop thoroughly. Flowers, lights, rangoli and decorations are done at the workplace.
• Worship the idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganpati ji with Panchopachar at the place of worship in the shop or office.
• Offer Ashtagandha, flowers, kheel, batasha, sweets and fruits. After this the ledgers are worshipped.
• Make swastikas and auspicious marks with kumkum in new ledgers and offer Akshat and flowers.
• Pray to the goddess of wealth for progress and prosperity in business and perform aarti and distribute prasad among everyone.

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