Diwali · Guide
Diwali Puja Samagri checklist
A practical checklist for a home Lakshmi-Ganesha Puja. Quantities depend on your family and whether you already own reusable items.
A useful Diwali samagri checklist starts with the items already in your home. Separate reusable idols, trays and bowls from consumables such as flowers, wicks and offerings. The list covers commonly used materials; optional regional items should be confirmed before shopping rather than treated as universal requirements.
Keep ready
- Idols or images
- Chowki and red or clean cloth
- Kalash, water, coconut and leaves
- Diyas, wicks, oil or ghee
- Roli, kumkum, haldi, rice and flowers
- Incense, camphor, bell and aarti thali
- Sweets, fruit and coins
Step by step
- 1Mark reusable items you already have before shopping.
- 2Separate puja essentials from décor so the required items are easy to find.
- 3Buy fresh flowers, fruit and sweets closer to the date.
- 4Place everything in one labelled basket the day before.
- 5Check that lamps, wicks and incense are in safe condition before puja.
Helpful notes
- Regional lists vary; this is a planning aid, not a universal prescription.
- Do not buy duplicate products for items already in the family home.
Plan ahead
Check reusable items several days ahead. Put dry samagri in one labelled basket, keep flammable items adult-controlled and buy fresh flowers and fruit close to use. Mark allergies and dietary needs beside any sweet order.
Common questions
Do I need to buy everything on the samagri list?
No. First mark what you own, then confirm the items your family’s ritual uses. A general checklist should help avoid duplicates rather than create extra purchases.
Which items should I leave until near Diwali?
Fresh flowers, ripe fruit and perishable sweets are best planned close to use. Follow appropriate storage instructions and keep them separate from craft materials and cleaning products.