Dhanteras Puja Samagri List 2026
About This Dhanteras Puja Samagri List Guide
Preparing for Dhanteras Puja, Dhantrayodashi, Lakshmi-Kubera Puja or Yamadeep?
This practical Dhanteras Puja Samagri List covers the commonly used materials for Lakshmi-Kubera worship, Dhanvantari Puja, Yamadeep, Diya lighting, Naivedya and traditional Dhanteras offerings.
It is designed for Hindu families and devotees in India, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, UAE, Europe, Singapore and worldwide.
Dhanteras customs vary by region and family tradition, so not every item listed here is required for every home observance.
Here’s a full list of commonly used essential puja samagri or pooja items for Dhanteras Puja :
1. Lakshmi-Kubera Puja Setup
For the main Dhanteras worship, keep:
- Goddess Lakshmi idol or image
- Lord Kubera idol or image, where worshipped
- Clean Puja chowki
- Puja cloth
- Puja asana
- Puja thali
- Small offering bowls
- Clean water
- Gangajal
- Moli / Kalawa
Some families also worship new utensils, coins, jewellery or other newly purchased items as part of their Dhanteras observance.
2. Dhanteras Puja Offerings
Commonly used offerings include:
- Fresh flowers
- Flower garland
- Lotus flowers, where available
- Chandan
- Kumkum
- Haldi
- Akshat
- Moli / Kalawa
- Coconut
- Paan
- Supari
- Seasonal fruits
- Mishri
- Traditional sweets
- Dry fruits
3. Kalash & Sacred Water Samagri
If Kalash Sthapana is part of your Puja, prepare:
- Kalash
- Clean water
- Gangajal
- Mango leaves, where available
- Coconut
- Moli / Kalawa
- Akshat
- Haldi
- Kumkum
- Flowers
- Coin, where customary
4. Dhanteras Diya & Yamadeep Samagri
Lighting diyas is an important part of Diwali-period observances.
For Dhanteras, keep:
- Clay diya
- Cotton wick
- Mustard oil or ghee, according to tradition
- Camphor
- Matchbox or lighter
- Small plate or diya tray
Families observing Yamadeep/Yama Deepam may prepare a separate diya according to their customary practice.
5. Dhanteras Naivedya & Prasad
Prepare simple offerings according to your family tradition.
Common options include:
- Fresh fruits
- Coconut
- Mishri
- Dry fruits
- Laddoo
- Peda
- Barfi
- Kheer
- Homemade sweets
- Other Satvik Naivedya
Dhanteras New Purchase & Traditional Items
Dhanteras is traditionally associated with purchasing items such as gold, silver, utensils and other household goods. The specific purchasing custom varies among families and regions.
Depending on your tradition, you may prepare:
- New metal utensils
- Silver coin
- Gold or silver item
- Brass or copper item
- New household item
- Lakshmi-Ganesha coins or images, where customary
Dhanteras Puja for NRIs & Global Devotees
Dhanteras can be observed at home even when traditional Indian Puja materials are difficult to find.
For devotees in the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, UAE, Europe, Singapore and other countries:
- Use fresh locally available flowers.
- Use seasonal local fruits for Naivedya.
- Purchase Indian Puja items from local Indian grocery stores where available.
- Use clean household vessels when traditional Puja vessels are unavailable.
- Use locally available clay or metal diyas.
- A silver coin or suitable household metal item can be used where consistent with your family practice.
- Follow local apartment rules for diya, incense and open flames.
- Check your local Panchang for Dhanteras timing.
The purpose is to make traditional home worship practical without unnecessarily requiring hard-to-find materials.
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Note: Not every item is required for every home puja. Customary practices vary across regions. If you are living abroad in cold countries where fresh mango leaves or clay four-faced diyas are hard to find, focus on devotional intent (Bhav) and substitute with a metal diya, mustard oil lamp, and locally available items.
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Dhanteras Puja Samagri 2026 (FAQ):
Q: What is the significance of Dhanteras?
Ans: Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It honors Lord Dhanvantari (God of Health and Ayurveda), Goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of Wealth), Lord Kubera (Treasurer of Gods), and Lord Yamraj (God of Death). Performing worship on this day brings health, protection, and financial prosperity.
Q: Why is whole coriander seed (Dhania) offered on Dhanteras?
Ans: Offering raw coriander seeds to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera on Dhanteras is considered a symbol of growth, abundance, and prosperity. After the puja, some of the seeds are preserved in the home or sown in garden pots.
Q: How can NRIs perform the Yamdeepak ritual abroad if clay four-faced diyas are unavailable?
Ans: In Sanatan tradition, intent (Bhav) is most important. If a traditional clay four-faced (Chau-mukhi) diya is unavailable in Western or cold countries, you can take a standard metal/brass diya, place two crossed cotton wicks to form four lighting points, fill it with mustard oil, and place it near your entrance facing South.
Q: What items are traditionally purchased on Dhanteras for good fortune?
Ans: Buying gold, silver coins, brass/copper utensils, or coriander seeds on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious as it represents inviting lasting health and prosperity into the household.
Q: Which deities are worshipped together during the Dhanteras evening puja?
Ans: The primary deities worshipped during Dhanteras evening are Lord Dhanvantari for good health, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera for wealth, Lord Ganesha for auspiciousness, and Lord Yamraj for longevity and protection from untimely harm.
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