# Lakshmi Puja Samagri List for Diwali

> The things needed for Lakshmi Puja on Diwali and other days: images, kalash, puja thali, offerings, lamps and prasad, in one list.

Source: https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/lakshmipuja/info/lakshmi-puja-samagri

| Deities | Lakshmi and Ganesha; often Kubera and Saraswati |
| --- | --- |
| Main offerings | Lotus, kheer, sweets, coins, puffed rice and batasha |
| Lamps | Ghee lamp for the altar; oil lamps for the house |

## Altar and images

A wooden stool with a red cloth; images or a picture of Lakshmi and Ganesha, often of silver or clay, and of Kubera and Saraswati; a heap of rice or wheat for the seat; a kalash with water, mango leaves and a coconut in red cloth; a Shri Yantra if the family has one; account books, pens, coins and jewellery to be worshipped.

## Puja thali

Roli or kumkum, turmeric, sandal paste, akshata, sindoor, mauli (red thread), a sacred thread, betel leaves and nuts, cloves and cardamom, a small pot of water and a spoon, Ganga water, panchamrita (milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar), a red cloth or chunari for the goddess, perfume, incense sticks, camphor, a bell and a conch.

## Flowers and offerings

A lotus, red roses, marigold garlands, durva grass for Ganesha; whole coriander, lotus seeds (makhana), puffed rice (khil) and sugar drops (batasha); fruits such as banana, pomegranate, water chestnut and apple; kheer and sweets, especially laddoo and barfi; coins of silver or gold; dakshina.

## Lamps

A large lamp of ghee for the altar, to burn through the night; clay lamps (diyas) with mustard oil and wicks for the doors, windows and courtyard; matches. On Diwali a lamp is also kept at the tulasi plant, the kitchen and the water source of the home.

## Before the puja

Buy the flowers, sweets and diyas on the day, and check the Lakshmi Puja muhurat for your city in advance. Keep everything arranged on the thali before the auspicious time begins, so that the worship is not interrupted.

## Dates and related pages

- [Diwali Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/diwali/info/diwali-puja-vidhi)
- [Lakshmi Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/lakshmipuja/info/lakshmi-puja-vidhi)
- [Deepavali Lakshmi Puja Sankalpa](https://www.hinducalendar.today/puja-vidhi/sankalpa/deepavali/deepavali-lakshmi-puja-sankalpa)
- [Diwali Puja Calendar](https://www.hinducalendar.today/diwali/diwali-puja-calendar)

## Puja Vidhi of the Deities

- [Ganesha Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/hindu-gods/ganesha/puja-vidhi/lord-ganesha-puja-vidhi)
- [Lord Shiva Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/hindu-gods/trimurti/lord-shiva/info/puja-vidhi/lord-shiva-puja-vidhi)
- [Hanuman Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/hindu-gods/hanuman/puja-vidhi/hanuman-puja-vidhi)
- [Saraswati Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/hindu-goddesses/saraswati/puja-vidhi/shodashopachara/saraswati-puja-vidhi)
- [Lakshmi Puja Vidhi](https://www.hinducalendar.today/festivals/lakshmipuja/info/lakshmi-puja-vidhi)
- Lakshmi Puja Samagri