Learn the samagri, prepare with confidence
These guides are informational and reflect commonly-used samagri lists. Please adapt to your family / regional tradition or as per your pandit's guidance.
Ganesh Puja Samagri List
Ganesh Ji is invoked at the beginning of every auspicious occasion. Here's a commonly used samagri list — please adapt as per your family/regional tradition.
- Ganesh Ji Murti
- Roli, Kumkum, Chandan
- Akshat (whole rice)
- Moli / Kalawa
- Janeu
- Supari
- Kapoor
- Agarbatti & Dhoop
- Diya + Cotton Wicks
- Ghee
- Modak / Laddoo
- Durva Grass
- Red Flowers
- Panchmeva
Lakshmi Puja Samagri List
Lakshmi Puja is performed for prosperity and abundance.
- Lakshmi Ji Murti
- Silver Coin
- Kalash filled with water
- Coconut
- Roli, Kumkum
- Chandan
- Kapoor
- Ghee Diya
- Lotus flowers / Marigold
- Panchmeva
- Mishri
- Batasha
Shiv Puja Samagri List
Shiv Puja is performed with simplicity and devotion.
- Shiv Ling
- Bel Patra
- Gangajal
- Milk / Panchamrit
- Chandan
- Bhasm
- Dhatura
- Rudraksha Mala
- White Flowers
- Kapoor
- Agarbatti
Satyanarayan Puja Samagri List
Satyanarayan puja is performed on special occasions and full-moon days.
- Satyanarayan Katha Book
- Yellow Cloth
- Roli Kumkum
- Akshat
- Panchamrit
- Panchmeva
- Banana
- Coconut
- Sheera / Halwa Prasad
- Ghee Diya
- Kapoor
Griha Pravesh Samagri List
A new-home puja to welcome divinity and positive energy.
- Ganesh-Lakshmi Idol
- Kalash + Coconut
- Havan Kund
- Havan Samagri
- Ghee
- Camphor
- Roli, Kumkum, Chandan
- Moli
- Marigold Mala
- Rangoli Colours
- Toran
Havan Samagri List
Havan purifies the environment and mind. Include herbs as per pandit's guidance.
- Havan Kund
- Samidha (mango wood)
- Havan Samagri Mix
- Ghee
- Guggal
- Loban
- Camphor
- Chandan Powder
- Akshat
- Kalash
Diwali Puja Samagri List
Diwali is the festival of lights. Prepare the samagri a day in advance.
- Lakshmi-Ganesh Murti
- Silver Coin
- Brass Diyas
- Panchmeva
- Kheel-Batasha
- Marigold Mala
- Kapoor
- Agarbatti
- Roli Kumkum
- Chandan
- Rangoli
Navratri Puja Samagri List
Navratri celebrates the 9 forms of Maa Durga.
- Maa Durga Murti
- Chowki + Red Cloth
- Kalash + Jau
- Coconut
- Sindoor
- Chunri
- Kumkum, Roli
- Akhand Jyot Diya
- Ghee
- 9 different bhog items
- Marigold Mala
Hanuman Puja Samagri List
Hanuman Ji puja is done on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Hanuman Ji Murti
- Sindoor + Chameli Oil
- Red Cloth
- Roli, Akshat
- Boondi Laddoo
- Tulsi Leaves
- Agarbatti
- Camphor
- Chola for Murti
Daily Puja Samagri List
Daily puja essentials — keep these stocked in your temple.
- Roli, Kumkum, Chandan
- Akshat
- Agarbatti
- Diya + Cotton Wicks
- Ghee
- Kapoor
- Fresh Flowers
- Bell
- Bhog / Prasad