Diwali Pooja Made Easy with Essentials You’ll Actually Use

By the time Dhanteras is done, your brain’s halfway fried with to-do lists. But worry not—doing Diwali pooja doesn’t have to be rocket science. From setting up the mandir to choosing the right Lakshmi idol, we’ve broken it down for you. Whether you're a pooja pro or setting it up for the first time, here’s how to get Diwali-ready with all the must-haves—minus the stress, full-on good vibes.

Idols & Deities

Start with the stars — your murti. Whether you go brass, silver, marble — pick something you’ll feel connected to each time you look at it. Place your idol on a clean chowki or platform, facing east or north if possible.

Devsabha’s brass Laxmi murti catalogue showcases classic brass idols with smooth finishes, ideal for traditional homes. Their weight and polish make them sturdy, long-lasting centrepieces. Tarakesh’s idol collection leans toward artisanal designs—handcrafted styles, sometimes with minimal accents, perfect if you love subtlety. Artarium’s silver Ganesh is shiny, elegant, and ideal if you’re going for a luxe silver accent in your pooja space.

Buy HereMarble‑Dust Lakshmi Ji Statue, a 10.5 cm sitting Laxmi in marble-dust finish, white and gold tones.

Silk Cloth: The Royal Backdrop

Your deity deserves a majestic base. A soft, pristine cloth under the idol elevates the whole look, literally and visually. Fold crisply and place under your idols; no wrinkles, please!

Fabenzo’s silk fabric offers a smooth texture and range of colours, solid pick for custom drapes. The Amyra Store’s Raas Silk, Chiniya Zari Bandhani, uses dyeing and zari work that gives small motifs, great for festive flair. FabCouture’s raw silk collection, especially deep-red tones, brings warmth and regal contrast to metal idols.

Buy Here Paraayan Handwoven Pooja Cloth, a handwoven cotton pooja cloth designed for mandirs that's lightweight and easy to fold.

Chowki or Pooja Platform: Raise Your Vibe

You want the idols elevated; not on the floor or a low coffee table. A chowki gives structure and presence. Ensure it’s level and stable so that there’s no wobble when you place idols or lamps on it.

VedanshCraft’s brass or mixed wood-metal chowkis are traditionally styled and sturdy. Ashtok’s chowki products include carved wood designs with classic motifs, sometimes with storage for pooja items.

Buy Here Brass Pooja Chowki, a compact brass chowki, good for small altars or corners.

Lamps & Deepams: Let There Be Light

Lighting is core to Diwali and pooja. The right lamp creates ambiance, symbolism, and beauty. A lamp near your idol is not just symbolic, it’s the heart of your lighting arrangement.

Zishta’s brass kuthu vilakku collection offers tall, slim lamps, perfect for South-style pooja setups. MannarCraft’s lamp range includes more compact but ornate brass lamps suitable for Indian homes.

Buy Here Puyangam Brass Kuthu Vilakku, a traditional brass oil lamp (deepam) designed for poojas, offering an elegant, durable option to illuminate your prayer space.

Kalash: Water + Leaves + Blessings

A kalash (pot) is symbolic and functional—water, leaves, and coconut sit there as auspicious offerings.

BudhShiv’s kalash collection includes copper or brass versions with etched motifs. Prachyam’s kalash designs often have painted or oxidised finishes for rustic charm.

Buy Here Artvarko decorative kalash, a traditional design with coconut, swastika motifs, and metallic finishes—ideal for pooja rituals and festive décor.

Pooja Kit and Essentials: All-in-One Magic

Trying to gather kumkum, camphor, akshat, incense, bells—you’ll forget something for sure. That’s why pooja kits exist. These kits let you focus more on the ritual, less on buying.

PoojaEssentials Pooja Kits are curated so you don’t run back and forth. ServDharm’s Mahalakshmi Kit includes metallic coins, ghee lamps, and more.

Buy Here iinfinize Diwali MahaLaxmi Ganesh Pooja Kit that bundles everything you need for Lakshmi‑Ganesh worship—coins, incense, kumkum, diyas, and more in one festive, ready‑to‑go set.

Fruits, Flowers & Mithai: Life’s Sweet Touch

You can’t skip fresh flowers, seasonal whole fruits and sweets, they complete your offerings.

GetFlowersDaily supplies daily fresh garlands and petals. SpotlessFruits, Country Delight deliver seasonal fruit boxes. For sweets, take your pick from local mithai shops or browse our premium sweet brands guide here. Just pick what’s best locally, bring them fresh, and keep that corner fragrant and sweet.

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