Dhanteras Puja Samagri List 2024
In this article, We are going to discuss about Dhanteras Puja Samagri List. All the essential pooja items or puja samagri which are required or to be used to perform the Dhanteras Puja.
Here’s a full list of commonly used essential puja samagri or pooja items for Dhanteras Puja :
- Idols or Pictures of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera.
- Decorative items such as Flower Garlands, Cloth and Jewellery for adorning the Idols/Pictures.
- A Puja Thali.
- Fresh Flowers such as Marigolds, Roses and Jasmine for offerings and decoration.
- Sweets such as laddoo, peda and barfi for Offering and Prasad (Blessed food)
- Fruits such as bananas, apples and pomegranates for offering.
- Rice grains and Daal (Lentils) for Offering.
- Agarbatti (Incense Sticks)
- Kapur (Camphor) and Dhoop (Aromatic smoke) for aarti and Offering.
- Chandan Paste (Sandalwood paste for applying on the Idols/Pictures and for offering)
- Ghee (Clarified butter) for offering in the Diya (Oil Lamp) and for Abhishek (Ritual bath)
- Milk and milk products such as curd, butter and cheese for Abhishek and Offerings.
- Shahad (Honey)
- Tulsi Leaves (Basil)
- Kumkum (Vermilion) and Haldi Powder (Turmeric Powder) for applying on the Idols/Pictures and for Offering.
- Kesar (Saffron)
- Shankha (Conch Shell)
- Ghanti (A brass bell)
- Coconut.
- Paan ke patte aur Supari (Betel Leaves and Nuts)
- Red flowers such as Hibiscus for offering.
- Coconut oil for offering.
- Laung (Cloves)
- Ilayachi (Cardamom)
- Diya (Decorative Lamps) and Candles for lighting up the house and for the puja.
- Scriptures such as Dhanteras Puja Vidhi or Lakshmi Puja Vidhi for recitation and reading during the puja.
- Rangoli powders for making rangoli designs in front of the house.
- A Dhanteras puja set that includes an image of Lord Dhanvantari, a yantra for wealth, a Ganesh idol and other puja items specific to Dhanteras.
- A Red cloth or a Chandan Paste (Sandalwood) for applying on the Kalash.
- Money or Gold/Silver Coins for offering to the Deities and for distribution among the family members as a sign of prosperity and good luck.
- New clothes, especially in red or yellow colour for wearing during the puja.
Please note that the exact/specific dhanteras puja samagri list may vary slightly depending on individual family traditions and customs or rituals and customs followed by different communities and regions.
It is always recommended to consult family’s someone knowledgeable person or local pandit or priest before conducting the puja. It is necessary to perform the puja with a pure heart and follow the proper procedures and rituals to receive the blessings of God or Goddess.
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Dhanteras Puja Samagri 2024 (FAQ):
Q: When is Dhanteras celebrated ?
Ans : Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the Hindu month of Kartika (usually in October or November). It falls two days before Diwali, the festival of lights. It is also known as Dhantrayodashi.
Q: What is the significance of Dhanteras Puja ?
Ans : Dhanteras is considered an auspicious day for wealth and prosperity. The word “Dhanteras” is derived from “Dhan” (wealth) and “Teras” (thirteenth), symbolizing the thirteenth day of the lunar month when it is believed that the Goddess of wealth, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of the cosmic ocean (Samudra Manthan).
Q: What are the popular customs associated with Dhanteras ?
Ans : On Dhanteras, it is a common tradition to purchase new utensils, gold, silver or other valuable items as a symbol of inviting wealth and prosperity into the home. Lighting diyas (oil lamps) in the evening is also customary to welcome Goddess Lakshmi.
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