Diwali Lakshmi Pooja is on Sunday, 8 November 2026. The pooja is done in the evening during Pradosh Kaal. For Delhi, one panchang source lists the window as 5:48 PM to 7:14 PM, and the timing is different in each city, so check your local panchang. Whatever your time, it is easier if everything is ready a few days earlier. Here is a simple checklist.
Essentials for the pooja
- Kumkum (roli) and haldi for tilak and for offering
- Mouli (red thread) roll
- Cotton wicks or diya batti, and ghee or oil for the diyas
- Camphor for aarti
- Agarbatti or incense sticks
- Gomti Chakra, which many families place in the Lakshmi Pooja
- Rice (akshat), betel leaves and supari
- Flowers, a coconut and a kalash with mango leaves
- Fruits and sweets for the offering
- A clean red or yellow cloth for the pooja platform
Gomti Chakra (10 pc)Pure CamphorRound Cotton WicksKumkum Powder
Small extras that are easy to forget
- A brass and copper cleaner, so thali, diyas and lamps are polished before pooja
- Extra wicks, because many homes light more diyas than planned
- Rangoli colours for the entrance
- Small gifts for family and neighbours, such as gift potli bags
Mouli RollHaldi PowderPooja AgarbattiBrass Cleaner (Pitambari)
A simple plan
- Make your list this week and check what you already have at home.
- Order whatever is missing online by 1 November so it reaches you before Diwali.
- Clean and polish the pooja items two or three days before.
- On the day, keep the thali ready before the pooja time begins.
You can find all the common pooja items on our Pooja Needs page, including camphor, cotton wicks, kumkum, haldi, mouli thread, agarbatti and Gomti Chakra. For the entrance, see our Rangoli colours and stencils, and for decor ideas read our Diwali decoration ideas and rangoli tips. We ship across India, with free delivery above ₹799 and cash on delivery available.
Wishing you a happy and safe Diwali.
Pooja timing source: Dekho Panchang. Samagri lists vary by family and region.