📍 Kathmandu, Nepal (Central Region)

• Date: Tuesday, 21 October 2025 (Amavasya tithi ends ~06:09 PM)
• Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: 05:29 PM to 06:09 PM (duration 40 mins)
• Pradosh Kaal: 05:29 PM to 08:01 PM
• Vrishabha Kaal: 06:48 PM to 08:44 PM
• Amavasya tithi begins ~03:59 PM on 20 October, ends ~06:09 PM on 21 October.

🇮🇳 India (Selected Cities)

Here are some approximate timings for India (all times in IST) for Lakshmi Puja 2025:

General pan-India window:

• Amavasya Tithi: begins ~03:44 PM on 20 Oct, ends ~05:54 PM on 21 Oct. The Times of India+2Indischen Panchang+2
• Pradosh Kaal (India): roughly ~05:46 PM to ~08:18 PM (on 20 Oct) in many places. The Times of India+1
• Best Lakshmi Puja Muhurat: ~07:08 PM to ~08:18 PM on 20 October for many parts of India. Radha Krishna Temple

USE THIS MANTRA WHILE DOING LAXMI PUJA

📝 Notes & Advice

• Why the date difference? Though Amavasya tithi spans across 20–21 Oct, the commonly accepted day for Diwali / Lakshmi Puja in most of India is 20 October 2025. The Times of India+2The Times of India+2
• In Nepal / Kathmandu the calendar you have uses 21 October as the puja day, so follow the local tradition.
• Ideal time: Perform the Puja within Pradosh Kaal (evening after sunset) when both Amavasya and a stable lagna like Vrishabha overlap — this is considered most auspicious. Moneycontrol+1
• If you miss the main slot, some traditions allow the Nishita Kaal (late night) for Puja — but that may need special procedures. The Indian Express
• Rituals: As you noted, fast during the day, decorate home/office with marigolds, mango/banana leaves, set up idols of Goddess Lakshmi & Lord Ganesha, install Navagraha, etc. (Nepal version). The same can be adapted for India with regional variations.
• Check local Panchang: Even within India & Nepal there can be local differences due to longitude/latitude or tradition — so verify with your local temple or Panchang.
• Time zone caution: All times above are local (IST for India, Nepal Standard Time for Kathmandu) — adjust accordingly if you are in a different zone.
• Discrepancies: Some sources list Lakshmi Puja date in India as 21 Oct — e.g., ProKerala lists 21 Oct for Ujjain. Prokerala Always check local tradition.