Dhanteras Puja Samagri List 2026: Everything You Need for Lakshmi and Kuber Puja

Author : Book Mypanditjee | Published On : 02 Nov 2026

Dhanteras opens the five-day Diwali festival, and in 2026 it falls on Friday, 6 November. On this evening, families across India worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari, asking for wealth, good health and a prosperous year ahead. A proper puja needs proper preparation, and the most common problem people face is a missing item at the last minute. This guide gives you a complete Dhanteras puja samagri list 2026, explains what each item is used for, and walks you through a simple Lakshmi Kuber puja vidhi you can follow at home.

If you would rather have an experienced priest conduct the ritual, you can book a pandit for Dhanteras puja at home and let a verified pandit guide the whole ceremony while you focus on prayer and family.

Dhanteras 2026 Date and Puja Muhurat

Dhanteras, also called Dhantrayodashi, is observed on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. In 2026:

Dhanteras date: Friday, 6 November 2026
Trayodashi Tithi: begins on 6 November and ends on the morning of 7 November, according to published panchangs
Best time for Lakshmi Kuber puja: Pradosh Kaal, the twilight period after sunset
Diwali Lakshmi Puja: Sunday, 8 November 2026

For New Delhi, one widely published puja muhurat is roughly 6:02 PM to 7:58 PM, within a Pradosh Kaal of about 5:32 PM to 8:09 PM. Other panchangs list slightly different windows, and the timing shifts from city to city because sunset differs in Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and everywhere else. Always check a city-specific panchang or ask your pandit for the exact muhurat for your location. Devotion matters more than the exact minute, but starting within Pradosh Kaal is the traditional guidance.

Why Lakshmi and Kuber Are Worshipped Together

Goddess Lakshmi is the giver of wealth and good fortune, while Lord Kuber is regarded as the treasurer of the gods and the guardian of wealth. Worshipping them together reflects a simple idea: money should come to us and also be handled wisely. Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods who emerged during the churning of the ocean, is remembered on the same day, which is why Dhanteras is also called Dhanvantari Jayanti and links wealth with health.

Complete Dhanteras Puja Samagri List 2026

Keep everything ready before sunset. Here is the full list, grouped so you can tick items off easily.

1. Idols and sacred images

Idol or photo of Goddess Lakshmi
Idol or photo of Lord Kuber
Idol or photo of Lord Ganesha (worshipped first in every puja)
Picture or small idol of Lord Dhanvantari
Lakshmi-Ganesha silver or gold coins, if you have them
A clean wooden chowki (raised seat) or a flat, clean platform
A red or yellow cloth to spread on the chowki

2. Basic puja essentials

Kumkum (roli) and haldi (turmeric)
Akshat (unbroken rice grains)
Sandalwood paste (chandan)
Moli or kalava (red sacred thread)
Incense sticks (agarbatti) and dhoop
Camphor (kapoor) for aarti
Ghee and cotton wicks
Clay or brass diyas
Matchbox or lighter
Kalash (copper or brass pot), mango leaves and a coconut
Ganga jal or clean water for purification
Aarti thali
A bell

3. Flowers and leaves

Marigold garlands and loose petals
Lotus flower, which is especially dear to Goddess Lakshmi
Red or pink roses
Mango or ashoka leaves for the entrance and kalash
Durva grass for Lord Ganesha

4. Offerings (naivedya and prasad)

Sweets such as laddu, kheer, halwa or barfi
Fresh seasonal fruits
Batasha, puffed rice (lawa or khil) and makhana
Jaggery (gud) and coriander seeds (dhaniya), a traditional Dhanteras offering associated with Lord Dhanvantari
Betel leaves (paan) and betel nuts (supari)
Dry fruits and cardamom
Panchamrit, made from milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar

5. Items for wealth and Kuber puja

Some coins and currency notes, placed in front of the deities
New gold, silver or utensils purchased that day
A small cash box, safe key or account book to be blessed
Cowrie shells (kauri) and a few whole turmeric pieces, kept by many families as symbols of prosperity
Red cloth bundle or potli for tying coins after the puja

6. Items for Yama Deepam

Many families light a lamp for Lord Yama on Dhanteras evening, traditionally placed outside the home facing south. Keep ready:

One large clay diya
Mustard oil or sesame oil and a cotton wick
Whole grains or a small heap of wheat flour as a base for the lamp

7. Home decoration items

Rangoli colours or flower petals for rangoli
Toran for the main door
Strings of lights and extra diyas
Footprints of Goddess Lakshmi (stickers or drawn with rice paste) leading into the house

What to Buy on Dhanteras 2026

Buying something new on Dhanteras is considered auspicious because it symbolises welcoming Lakshmi into the home. The usual choices are:

Gold or silver coins, jewellery or bars
New brass, copper or steel utensils
A new broom (jhadu), which represents sweeping away poverty and negativity and is traditionally first used on the morning of Diwali
Lakshmi-Ganesha idols or coins
Dhaniya (coriander seeds) and small decorative items

Buy within your budget. The tradition is about intention and gratitude, not about spending beyond your means. Some regions also advise avoiding items such as iron or sharp objects, so follow your family custom.

Simple Lakshmi Kuber Puja Vidhi at Home

Here is an easy step-by-step order you can follow. If you hire a priest, he may add more detailed rituals and mantras.

Clean the home and decorate. Clean the house in the morning, draw rangoli at the entrance and hang a toran.
Set up the puja space. In the evening, spread a red or yellow cloth on the chowki and place Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber on it. The puja area traditionally faces north or east.
Take a sankalp. After bathing and wearing clean clothes, hold water, rice and flowers in your hand and state your intention to perform the puja.
Worship Lord Ganesha first. Offer kumkum, akshat, flowers and durva grass.
Install the kalash. Fill it with water, place mango leaves and a coconut on top, and invite Goddess Lakshmi.
Worship Lakshmi and Kuber. Offer kumkum, haldi, flowers, akshat, incense and a lamp. Place coins, currency and your new purchases before the deities.
Offer prasad. Present sweets, fruits, jaggery with coriander seeds and puffed rice.
Chant mantras. A commonly chanted Lakshmi mantra is "Om Shreem Mahalakshmyai Namah." The Kuber mantra is "Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye Dhanadhanyasamriddhim Me Dehi Dapaya Swaha." Chant each 11 or 108 times if you can.
Perform aarti. Light camphor and sing the aarti of Lakshmi and Kuber, then offer flowers.
Light the Yama Deepam. After the puja, place the southern-facing lamp outside the home, then light diyas at the entrance, balcony and every corner.
Distribute prasad to family and neighbours.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Missing the muhurat. Prepare early so you can start within Pradosh Kaal.
Forgetting small items. Items like moli, camphor and ghee are easy to overlook. Use the checklist above a day before.
Skipping Ganesha. Lord Ganesha is always worshipped first.
Cluttered puja space. Keep the area clean and tidy, and use fresh flowers.
Chanting without understanding. If you are unsure about pronunciation, a priest can guide you.

Should You Do the Puja Yourself or Book a Pandit?

Many households perform the puja themselves, and that is perfectly valid. But many people also prefer a trained priest, especially in nuclear families, in cities away from home, or for a first Dhanteras in a new house or business. A pandit knows the correct sequence, mantras and muhurat for your city, and can also arrange the samagri if you ask in advance.

With BookMyPanditjee, you can book a pandit online for Lakshmi Kuber puja at your home or office. You get a verified pandit, a confirmed time slot and a smooth ritual, so you do not have to worry about missing steps. Dhanteras is a high-demand day, so it is wise to confirm your booking as early as possible. If you also plan the Diwali Lakshmi Puja on 8 November, you can book a verified pandit for Dhanteras and Diwali puja together.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dhanteras in 2026? Dhanteras is on Friday, 6 November 2026. Diwali Lakshmi Puja follows on Sunday, 8 November 2026.

What is the best time for Dhanteras puja? The evening Pradosh Kaal after sunset is considered best. The exact window differs by city, so check a local panchang or ask your pandit.

Can I do Lakshmi Kuber puja at home without a priest? Yes. With the right samagri and a sincere intention, you can do a simple puja at home using the steps above. For a detailed ritual with Sanskrit mantras, a pandit is helpful.

Which direction should the idols face? It is traditional to place the deities so that you face north or east while praying, and to keep Lord Kuber in the north side of the puja area.

Is it necessary to buy gold on Dhanteras? No. Gold and silver are popular, but a new utensil, a broom or even a small silver coin is considered auspicious. What matters is gratitude and intention.

What is the Dhanteras puja samagri list in short? The essentials are idols or photos of Lakshmi, Kuber and Ganesha, kumkum, haldi, akshat, flowers, incense, ghee diyas, kalash with coconut and mango leaves, sweets and fruits, jaggery with coriander seeds, coins or currency, and an extra diya for Yama Deepam.

Final Thoughts

A well-prepared puja makes Dhanteras calm and joyful instead of stressful. Use this Dhanteras puja samagri list 2026 to gather your items a day or two early, confirm your city's muhurat, and set up the puja space with a clean heart and a grateful mind. Whether you perform the ritual yourself or choose to book a pandit for puja at home, may Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber bless your family with prosperity, good health and happiness this Diwali.