- Price
- ₹3,500
- Duration
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Time difference
- India +9 h 30 min
- Languages
- Gujarati, Telugu
Can I book an online Diwali Lakshmi Puja from Philadelphia? Yes. On Stuti Mandir a verified pandit in India performs Diwali Lakshmi Puja live on video for your family in Philadelphia, with your names and gotra in the sankalpa — 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT. ₹3,500, 1.5 to 2 hours, paid by international card.
Timing for Philadelphia
Pandits in India perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST. The hours that fall in your waking day: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM IST is 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before); 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST is 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT. The pandit fixes the muhurat inside that window.
Coming Purnima days in Philadelphia
- Purnima begins Mon, 23 Nov, 2026, 1:12 pm EST (Mon, 23 Nov, 2026, 11:42 pm IST)
- Purnima begins Wed, 23 Dec, 2026, 12:17 am EST (Wed, 23 Dec, 2026, 10:47 am IST)
- Purnima begins Thu, 21 Jan, 2027, 11:00 am EST (Thu, 21 Jan, 2027, 9:30 pm IST)
About Diwali Lakshmi Puja
Diwali Lakshmi Puja is the worship of Goddess Lakshmi with Lord Ganesha and Kubera on the Amavasya of Kartik (Ashvija) in the pradosh kaal, for wealth and prosperity — at homes, shops and offices, including Chopda (account book) pujan.
- Wealth and prosperity for the year
- Success in business (Chopda pujan)
- Peace and light in the home
How it works
- 1
Book the puja and choose a date, time and language.
- 2
The pandit calls before the day with the list of things to keep ready.
- 3
On the day, join the video call; the pandit performs the full vidhi with your names in the sankalpa.
- 4
Ask your questions at the end — and book the next one when you need it.
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Questions devotees ask us
How is an online Diwali Lakshmi Puja done for a family in Philadelphia?
A verified pandit in India performs the full vidhi on a live video call. You sit with your family at home in Philadelphia, follow along, and the sankalpa is taken in your names, gotra and nakshatra.
What time will it be in Philadelphia?
India is 9 h 30 min ahead of Philadelphia. Pandits perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST; for you that means 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT.
What do we keep ready at home?
A lamp, flowers, fruits and a few puja items — the pandit sends the full list (it starts with Lakshmi-Ganesh idols, Silver coins, gold or cash for pooja and Diyas, ghee and oil) and suggests simple substitutes for what isn’t available abroad.
How do we pay from United States?
In Indian rupees — ₹3,500 for the puja — by international card through Razorpay. The full price shows before you pay.
Which languages can the pandit speak?
Families in Philadelphia often ask for Gujarati, Telugu and Hindi; choose the language when you book.