Diwali Muhurats in 2009: The Best Time For Pooja & Purchases

Diwali is the much awaited festival and before embarking on the festivities, most Hindus deem it relevant to know the auspicious time or the Diwali muhurats in order to be able to perform the pujas and invoke divine blessings.

Diwali is the time for performing Lakshmi puja, opening account books by business people and investing in gold and properties. The important dates will help people perform the rituals in a timely manner keeping the exact time in mind.
The dates of Diwali muhurats for the year 2009 is provided by renowned astrologer Dharmesh Bhai. For more details one may refer the local panchang as well. The muhurats are provided as per the Indian Standard Time.

Pushya Nakshatra
October 12, 2009 is the ‘Pushya Nakshatra’ which is a good time to purchase account books, gold and silver.

Auspicious time (Shubh Time) for purchases:
06:33 to 08:01
09:29 to 10:58
13:54 to 18:58

Dhanteras or Dhanvantri Puja
October 15, 2009 is the auspicious day for Dhanvantri Puja. Lakshmi Puja may be performed on this day and on Diwali.

Auspicious time (Shubh Time) forLakshmi Puja:
16:48 to 21:20

Diwali and Lakshmi Puja
October 17, 2009 is the auspicious day for Diwali and Lakshmi Puja

Auspicious time for Chopada Pujan, Sharda Pujan and Lakshmi Puja are as follows:
08:05 to 09:32
11:26 to 04:47
18:13 to 20:31 (Pradosh Kaal)
21:19 to 00:25
23:39 to 24:25 (Nishit Kaal)
Pradosh and Nishit Kaal is the Best time for Dhan Pujan

Gujarati New Year
October 19, 2009 is celebrated as Gujarati New Year
Kartak Sud 1

Auspicious Time
06:45 to 08:03

Labh Pancham
October 23, 2009 is celebrated as Labh Pancham
Kartak Sud 5

Auspicious Time
06:41 to 11:00

A very large section of the Hindu society depends on astrology and adheres to the ideal time (muhurats) to perform the pujas and invest. The auspicious day and the subsequent muhurats are therefore integral to the Diwali rituals.

By: Amrith K.A.

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