Diwali Puja Samagri (Ritual Items) 2026: The auspicious festival of Diwali will be celebrated on November 8, 2026. On this day, it is customary to perform special worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha during the 'Pradosh Kaal' (the period following sunset). Many devotees also worship Lord Kuber and other deities on this occasion. According to religious beliefs, performing rituals during the auspicious timing (shubh muhurat) on Diwali brings happiness, prosperity, and well-being to the home. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on this day helps resolve financial difficulties and ensures the continued blessings of the deities upon the family. To conduct the rituals in an organized manner, it is best to arrange all the necessary items in advance. Let us look at the materials required for the Diwali puja.

Diwali 2026 Puja Samagri List

You may include the following items in your list for the Lakshmi-Ganesha puja on Diwali:

Idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. You may also include idols of other deities you wish to worship.
Roli (vermilion powder), kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood paste, and akshat (unbroken rice grains).
Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges) and clean water.
Earthen or metal lamps (diyas), cotton wicks, ghee, and oil.
Incense sticks (agarbatti), dhoop (incense), camphor, and a box of matches.
Lotus flowers, marigolds, flower garlands, durva (sacred grass), and mango leaves.
Kheel (puffed rice), batashe (sugar drops), sweets, and seasonal fruits such as apples, bananas, and water chestnuts (singhara).
A copper or brass kalash (vessel) for the puja.
A coconut with its husk (jata wala nariyal).
Betel leaves, betel nuts (supari), cloves, and cardamom.
Mauli (sacred red thread).
Ingredients for Panchamrit: milk, yogurt, ghee, honey, and sugar.
A red or yellow cloth to cover the puja platform (chowki).
A silver coin.
A plate for the aarti, a bell, and a conch shell (shankh). What is the auspicious time (shubh muhurat) for Lakshmi Pujan during Diwali 2026?

According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious time for Lakshmi Pujan will begin at 5:54 PM on November 8th and continue until 7:50 PM. During this period, the 'Vrishabha Lagna' (Taurus ascendant)—a 'sthir' or fixed ascendant—will also be active, making it an exceptionally auspicious and rewarding time to worship Goddess Lakshmi.

Lakshmi Pujan Muhurat: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM
Pradosh Kaal: 5:31 PM to 8:09 PM
Vrishabha Kaal: 5:54 PM to 7:50 PM
Nishita Kaal: 11:39 PM to 12:31 AM
Simha Lagna: 12:25 AM to 2:42 AM
For householders, performing the worship of Goddess Lakshmi during the Pradosh Kaal and the 'sthir lagna' (fixed ascendant) on the night of Diwali is considered the most ideal. Meanwhile, the Nishita Kaal is considered the best time for Tantric rituals and the worship of Goddess Kali.

According to religious beliefs, worshipping deities during the designated auspicious times on Diwali brings happiness, peace, and prosperity to the home. It is believed that the light from the *diyas* (lamps) and worship performed according to prescribed rituals help dispel negativity and foster the flow of positive energy. Since Diwali falls on the *Amavasya* (new moon) tithi, it is also considered auspicious to light lamps in memory of one's ancestors (*pitris*). It is believed that doing so invokes the blessings of one's ancestors.

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