Diwali Lakshmi Puja Samagri List
You need 15 items for Diwali puja, including Lakshmi-Ganesh idol or picture, Clay diyas, Ghee or oil and cotton wicks, Kalash, Coconut and more. The full list is below with Hindi names and why each item is used.
| # | Item (Hindi) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakshmi-Ganesh idol or picture लक्ष्मी-गणेश प्रतिमा | The focus of the Diwali puja. |
| 2 | Clay diyas मिट्टी के दीये | Lit throughout the home to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. |
| 3 | Ghee or oil and cotton wicks घी / तेल और बाती | For the diyas. |
| 4 | Kalash कलश | Filled with water for the puja. |
| 5 | Coconut नारियल | Placed on the kalash. |
| 6 | Red cloth लाल वस्त्र | Spread on the puja chowki. |
| 7 | Roli / kumkum रोली / कुमकुम | For tilak. |
| 8 | Akshat (unbroken rice) अक्षत | Offered during the puja. |
| 9 | Marigold garlands गेंदे की माला | Decoration and offering. |
| 10 | Lotus flower कमल का फूल | Dear to Goddess Lakshmi. Abroad: Florists can often order lotus; a picture or other flowers can be used. |
| 11 | Kheel and batashe खील-बताशे | Traditional Diwali offering. |
| 12 | Sweets मिठाई | Bhog offering. |
| 13 | Coins सिक्के | Placed for the Lakshmi puja. |
| 14 | Rangoli colours रंगोली के रंग | For decorating the entrance. |
| 15 | Betel leaves and areca nuts पान-सुपारी | Standard puja offering. |
Finding Diwali samagri outside India
Indian grocery stores in most cities stock everyday puja items such as roli, akshat, incense, diyas and ghee, especially in the weeks before the festival. Buy fresh items — flowers, fruits and leaves — a day or two before. Local temples and samaj associations often know where to find harder-to-get items.
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What items are needed for Diwali Lakshmi Puja?
A Lakshmi-Ganesh idol or picture, clay diyas with ghee or oil, a kalash with coconut, red cloth, roli, akshat, marigold garlands, a lotus flower, kheel-batashe, sweets, coins and rangoli colours.