Diwali Puja Samagri List 2026: Essential Items for Lakshmi Puja
Diwali is the evening when homes glow with diyas and families invite Goddess Lakshmi to bring prosperity, along with Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped first. A calm, well-prepared puja starts with having everything ready before the muhurat arrives.
This guide gives you a complete Diwali puja samagri list for Lakshmi Puja 2026, grouped so you can tick items off, along with a simple puja vidhi, a few preparation tips and answers to common questions.
Diwali 2026 Dates
Diwali is a five-day festival. The key dates this year are:
- Dhanteras: Friday, 6 November 2026
- Choti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi): Saturday, 7 November 2026
- Diwali and Lakshmi Puja: Sunday, 8 November 2026
- Govardhan Puja: Monday, 9 November 2026
Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening, during Pradosh Kaal, which begins after sunset. The exact muhurat differs by city, and sources give slightly different timings, so check your local panchang or ask your family pandit before you begin.
Why Samagri Matters for Lakshmi Puja
Every item in a Lakshmi Puja has a meaning, from the kalash that represents abundance to the diyas that symbolise light over darkness. Traditions differ between regions and families, so treat this list as a complete reference. Include what your family follows, and don’t worry if you skip an item that isn’t part of your custom.
The Complete Diwali Puja Samagri List
1. Idols and altar setup
- Lakshmi and Ganesh idols or a framed picture: Many families buy a fresh set each Diwali. Browse our Laxmi Ganesh statues.
- Chowki (raised platform): The idols are placed on it, never on the floor.
- Red or yellow cloth: Spread over the chowki.
- Kalash (brass or copper): Filled with water and placed beside the idols.
- Mango leaves and a coconut: For the top of the kalash. Wrap the coconut in a red cloth.
- Rice (akshat): Used to lay the base for the kalash.
2. Items for worship
- Kumkum (roli), haldi and chandan
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Moli (red thread, or kalawa)
- Sindoor for offering to the Goddess
- Betel leaves (paan), betel nuts (supari), cloves and cardamom
- Janeu (sacred thread)
- Itra (perfume)
- Gangajal for sprinkling and purification
For a ready set, see our Diwali Poojan Puja Kit, which brings many of these essentials together.
3. Light and fragrance
- Diyas: Many families light 5, 11, 21 or 51 diyas. Explore our diya collection.
- Cotton wicks and ghee, or mustard or sesame oil
- Camphor (kapoor)
- Incense sticks (agarbatti) and dhoop
4. Flowers and sacred offerings
- Lotus flowers (the lotus is dear to Goddess Lakshmi)
- Marigold garlands and loose petals
- Kamal gatta (lotus seeds)
- Fresh fruits
- Durva grass for Lord Ganesha
5. Bhog and prasad
- Khil (puffed rice) and batasha: The traditional Diwali offering
- Makhana, singhara (water chestnut) and dry fruits
- Mithai (sweets) such as laddoo, barfi or kheer
- Saabut dhaniya (whole coriander) and jeera: Offered in some traditions
- Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar)
Our prasadam collection can help with offerings.
6. Items for prosperity
- Coins and currency notes: Placed in front of the idols
- Silver or gold coins: A Dhanteras and Diwali tradition. See our Lakshmi Ganesh gold and silver coins.
- Kauri (cowrie shells) and a turmeric lump (haldi gaanth): Included in many homes
- Bahi khata (new account books): For business owners who perform Chopda Puja
7. Puja essentials and aarti
- Pooja thali: Choose a brass pooja thali set to keep your samagri in one place.
- Bell (ghanti)
- Conch (shankh): Included in some traditions
- Aarti book or the Lakshmi aarti printed out
- Puja asan (seat) for the person performing the puja
- Small plates and bowls for offerings
8. Home decoration
- Rangoli colours and stencils: Complete the rangoli before the muhurat. Our rangoli colors and stencils make it simple.
- Toran and flower garlands for the main door
- Decorative lights and lanterns
- Urli with floating flowers and diyas: Browse our decorative urlis.
Our Diwali decoration items can help you finish the setup.
Quick Printable Checklist
- Lakshmi and Ganesh idols
- Chowki and red cloth
- Kalash, mango leaves and coconut
- Kumkum, haldi, chandan and akshat
- Moli, sindoor and janeu
- Betel leaves, supari, cloves and cardamom
- Gangajal and itra
- Diyas, wicks, ghee or oil
- Camphor, incense and dhoop
- Lotus and marigold flowers
- Fruits, khil-batasha, makhana and sweets
- Coins and currency notes
- Pooja thali, bell and asan
- Rangoli colours and toran
Simple Lakshmi Puja Vidhi
Practices vary, so follow your family’s tradition and your pandit’s guidance first. A common sequence looks like this:
- Clean the home and decorate. Draw rangoli and hang the toran before evening.
- Prepare the altar. Place the chowki in a clean spot, cover it with a red cloth and set the kalash beside it.
- Place the idols. Install Lord Ganesha first. Many families place Goddess Lakshmi to his right.
- Light the lamp and begin. Light a diya, then sprinkle Gangajal to purify the space and the samagri.
- Worship Lord Ganesha first. Offer kumkum, akshat, flowers and sweets.
- Worship Goddess Lakshmi. Offer kumkum, sindoor, lotus flowers, khil-batasha and fruits, and place coins before her.
- Chant and perform aarti. Recite your family’s Lakshmi mantra or stotra, then perform aarti with the thali and bell.
- Share prasad. Distribute the prasad, then light diyas around the home and at the entrance.
Tips to Prepare Before Diwali
- Shop early. Order your samagri a week or more ahead, so you are not hunting for items on the day.
- Use a checklist. Keep the list above on your phone or fridge.
- Set up the altar before the muhurat. This lets you start calmly on time.
- Check your city’s muhurat. Timings differ across India.
- Keep diyas safe. Place them away from curtains, rangoli powder and decorations, and never leave a lit diya unattended.
- Clean the home first. Many families clean and declutter before Diwali to welcome Lakshmi into a tidy house.
Can’t Perform the Puja at Home?
If you cannot arrange the samagri or a pandit, or you’re away from home, you can book a Maha Lakshmi Puja online through ePuja by Satvik.
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FAQ's
1. When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali and Lakshmi Puja fall on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November, and Govardhan Puja is on Monday, 9 November.
2. What is the best time for Lakshmi Puja?
Lakshmi Puja is performed in the evening, during Pradosh Kaal, after sunset. Exact timings vary by city, so check your local panchang or ask your pandit.
3. What items are needed for Lakshmi Puja at home?
You need Lakshmi and Ganesh idols, a chowki and red cloth, a kalash with mango leaves and coconut, kumkum, haldi, akshat, flowers, diyas, camphor, incense, khil-batasha, sweets, fruits, coins and a pooja thali.
4. Which flower is best for Lakshmi Puja?
The lotus is considered especially dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Marigold is also widely used.
5. What is khil-batasha, and why is it offered?
Khil is puffed rice and batasha is a sugar sweet. They are a traditional Diwali offering to Lakshmi and Ganesh, and are shared as prasad afterward.
6. How many diyas should I light on Diwali?
There is no single rule. Many families light 5, 11, 21 or 51. Light as many as you wish, and place some at the entrance and around the home.
7. Can I buy new idols every Diwali?
Yes, many families buy a new Lakshmi Ganesh set each year, and some keep the old one. Follow your own family tradition.
8. Can I perform Lakshmi Puja without a pandit?
Yes, many families perform it at home using the vidhi. If you want a pandit, consult your family pandit or book an online puja.
9. Where can I buy Diwali puja samagri online?
You can shop Lakshmi Ganesh statues, pooja thalis, diyas, puja kits, rangoli and decor from Satvik, with delivery across India and cash on delivery.
