Diwali 2026: Know the Rituals and Puja Items to Worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesh | Check Here

Diwali 2026

Diwali is one of the most significant festivals in the Sanatan Dharm. On this day, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, and Lakshman returned to Ayodhya after completing 14 years of Vanavaas, which is why Diwali is celebrated on the Amavasya of the Kartik month with lights, decorations, and devotion.

Also, the Goddess of Wealth and the remover of Obstacles, Lord Ganesha (Vighnaharta), are worshipped on this day. Worshipping with devotion and rituals brings prosperity and removes negativity from life.

Diwali Puja Samagri

• A wooden plank or a stool is required to keep murtis, and a red cloth for asana.
• Idols or pictures of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
• Items required for Puja: Chandan, roli(vermillion), kumkum, akshat(rice), supari,  and coconut.
• For Worship: An Aarti plate, camphor (kapur), mango leaves, incense sticks, ghee to light diyas, and sprinkle Ganga Jal to remove negativity and maintain positive energy.
• To make Panchamrit: Honey, sugar, curd, milk, and tulsi leaves.
• To offer Bhog: Fruits, flowers, sweets, kheel, coins, and sugar toys (cheeni ke khilaune).

Puja Rituals

• Wake up early in the morning, take a bath, clean the temple, and sprinkle Gangajal.
• Spread a red cloth on the wooden plank, place idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha, and bathe them with panchamrit.
• After that, offer flowers and apply chandan or kumkum tilak to the deities.
• Place a plate filled with kheel, batasha, and coins in front of the idols.
• Light diyas and incense sticks, and offer fruits and sweets as bhog.
• Begin the puja by first performing the aarti of Lord Ganesha, followed by Goddess Lakshmi’s aarti.
• In the end, ask for forgiveness and blessings for prosperity, happiness, and success.