Ganesh Chaturthi Samagri List
You need 14 items for Ganesh Chaturthi puja, including Ganesha idol, Modak, Durva grass, Red flowers, Janeu (sacred thread) and more. The full list is below with Hindi names and why each item is used.
| # | Item (Hindi) | Significance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ganesha idol गणेश प्रतिमा | Installed and worshipped for the festival; eco-friendly clay idols are preferred. |
| 2 | Modak मोदक | Lord Ganesha's favourite sweet, offered as bhog. |
| 3 | Durva grass दूर्वा घास | Offered to Ganesha in bunches of 21 blades. |
| 4 | Red flowers लाल फूल | Flowers dear to Ganesha. |
| 5 | Janeu (sacred thread) जनेऊ | Offered to the idol. |
| 6 | Red cloth लाल वस्त्र | Spread under the idol. |
| 7 | Kalash कलश | Filled with water for the puja. |
| 8 | Coconut नारियल | Offering placed with the kalash. |
| 9 | Roli / kumkum रोली / कुमकुम | For tilak. |
| 10 | Akshat (unbroken rice) अक्षत | Offered during the puja. |
| 11 | Diya and ghee दीया और घी | For the aarti. |
| 12 | Incense sticks अगरबत्ती | Offered during the puja. |
| 13 | Bananas केला | Fruit offering. |
| 14 | Betel leaves and areca nuts पान-सुपारी | Standard puja offering. |
Finding Ganesh Chaturthi 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 Ganesh Chaturthi puja?
A Ganesha idol, modak, durva grass, red flowers, janeu, red cloth, a kalash with coconut, roli, akshat, a diya with ghee, incense, bananas and betel leaves.