Diwali Lakshmi Puja Samagri: A Complete Essentials Checklist

A practical Diwali Lakshmi-Ganesh puja samagri checklist for home worship — diyas, puja thali, kalash, roli and akshat, sweets, asana, and mala — with commonly observed customs noted.

1. What You Need for Diwali Lakshmi Puja at Home

On Diwali, many households perform an evening Lakshmi-Ganesh puja, light rows of lamps, and recite aartis. The checklist below lists commonly used Diwali puja samagri. Items and customs vary by region, family, and lineage, so treat this as a practical starting point rather than one universal rule. For timing and step-by-step vidhi, see the Diwali Lakshmi Puja muhurat and vidhi guide.

2. Diyas & Lights

Lamps are the heart of Diwali. Many families light clay or brass diyas around the home and altar, using ghee or oil and cotton wicks. Keep lamps on heat-safe surfaces, away from cloth and hair, and never leave a flame unattended.

3. Lakshmi-Ganesh Puja Thali & Core Samagri

A prepared thali keeps the puja calm and unhurried. Commonly used items include:

• A puja thali with roli, akshat (rice), and flowers.
• Idols or images of Maa Lakshmi and Shri Ganesh, a small kalash, water, and a coconut.
• Sweets or fruit for bhog, and coins or account books where that is a family custom.

4. Aarti & Worship Items

For the aarti itself you will commonly use a pooja bell (ghanti) and incense with an incense holder, along with the diyas above.

5. Asana & Japa Mala for Jaap

A clean asana supports steady sitting through the puja and aarti. For Lakshmi mantra jaap, many devotees use a 108-bead japa mala; you can also keep count with the free digital 108 japa counter.

6. What to Read on Diwali

Valkala's reader includes Om Jai Lakshmi Mata, Jai Ganesh Deva, and Om Jai Jagdish Hare with Devanagari, transliteration, and available meaning. For preset city timing references, see the 2026 festival puja chart.

7. Assemble Your Diwali Setup

If you are putting together a home Diwali setup, browse Valkala's Pooja Essentials collection. Recommendations include original usage guidance and clearly marked paid links, with no manually copied live prices or customer ratings. Choose items that match your space, budget, and family tradition.