Diwali Puja Samagri 2026: Quick Answer
For Lakshmi Puja on Sunday, 8 November 2026, you need: new idols or a picture of Lakshmi-Ganesh, a wooden chowki with red cloth, a kalash with coconut and mango leaves, roli-kumkum-haldi-akshat, kalava, lotus and red flowers, kamal gatta, kheel-batashe, sweets and fruits, panchamrit ingredients, paan-supari-clove-cardamom, ghee and oil, a big lamp and many clay diyas, camphor and incense, coins, and the new account book with pen for bahi-khata puja. Buy durable items by Dhanteras (6 November) and fresh flowers, sweets and fruits on 8 November.
1. Idols, Seat and Setup
- •New idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha (clay, metal or a framed picture)
- •Saraswati and Kuber idol or picture (optional)
- •Wooden chowki (bajot) and red cloth (yellow under Ganesha optional)
- •Asan (mat) for the worshipper
- •Rangoli colours, flowers, or rice flour for a rangoli
- •A Shri Yantra (optional)
2. Kalash Items
- •Copper/brass/silver kalash
- •Gangajal and water
- •Coin, whole supari, akshat, haldi knot
- •5 mango leaves
- •Coconut with husk, red chunri, kalava
3. Basic Puja Items
- •Roli, kumkum, haldi, chandan, sindoor
- •Akshat (unbroken rice)
- •Kalava (mauli)
- •Janeu (sacred thread for Ganesha)
- •Durva grass (for Ganesha)
- •Paan leaves, whole supari, cloves, cardamom
- •Itra (perfume), camphor, incense, dhoop
- •Puja thali, bell, conch, lota, small bowls and spoon
4. Lakshmi Shringar
- •Red chunri or saree
- •Bangles, bindi, sindoor, kajal, mehendi
- •Small mirror and comb
- •Garland of lotus or roses
- •Silver/gold jewellery to place before the Goddess (optional)
5. Flowers and Special Items
- •Lotus (most dear to Lakshmi), red roses, marigold
- •Kamal gatta (lotus seeds) — 108 for japa or offering
- •Gomti chakra, kauri (cowrie shells), haldi knots — traditional for the safe
- •Silver coins (old or new)
- •Dhaniya seeds (whole coriander) — offered and kept in the locker in many homes
6. Bhog and Prasad
- •Kheel-batashe (puffed rice and sugar drops) — essential Diwali prasad
- •Sweets: laddoo, barfi, kaju katli, homemade kheer
- •Seasonal fruits: sitaphal (custard apple), sugarcane, singhara (water chestnut), banana, apple
- •Panchamrit: milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar
- •Dry fruits
7. Lamps and Light
- •One large brass or clay lamp for the main puja (ghee)
- •21, 51 or more clay diyas
- •Cotton wicks (long and round)
- •Ghee for the puja lamp, mustard/sesame oil for other diyas
- •Matchbox, candles (optional)
8. For Businesses: Bahi-Khata and Kuber Puja
- •New account book (bahi-khata) or register
- •New pen, inkpot, red ink
- •Laptop/billing machine (to be worshipped)
- •Cash box or safe, a few new notes and coins
- •Kuber yantra or picture (optional)
Shopping Timeline for Diwali 2026
| Date | What to buy |
|---|---|
| By 5 Nov | Chowki, cloth, kalash, diyas, wicks, rangoli, decorations |
| 6 Nov (Dhanteras) | Idols, silver coin, utensils, broom, gold/silver |
| 7 Nov | Kamal gatta, gomti chakra, dry fruits, ghee and oil, kheel-batashe |
| 8 Nov morning | Fresh flowers, lotus, fruits, sweets, sugarcane |
Summary
Prepare your Diwali 2026 samagri in eight groups — idols and setup, kalash, basic puja items, Lakshmi shringar, flowers and special items, bhog, lamps, and bahi-khata/Kuber items. Buy durable items by Dhanteras and fresh things on Diwali morning, so you can perform the puja calmly at 5:54–7:50 PM (Delhi) on 8 November.
