Chinmaya Lakshmi Puja - Dhanteras

​Join us for a special virtual guided Puja! Zoom link will be emailed to everyone 1 day before, and 1 hour before the Puja!

​We will be doing a short and simple puja that the whole family can follow. Below is the list of Samagri (materials) needed for the Puja. Please note, if you are missing any of the materials, you can still do the Puja.

1. ​Thali with Murti or picture of Ganeshji and Lakshmi Maa

2. ​Picture / murti of Guru and Sarasvati Maa

3. ​Paper towel/Napkin (2)

4. ​Pre-prepared Diyas (with oil + wick) OR tealight candles (2)

5. ​Flowers and Flower Petals (approx 15 flowers and a handful of petals) - if you run out, you can use akshata.

6. ​Matches

7. ​Bell

8. ​Small cup/lota of water and spoon

9. ​Tulsi leaves (2) - optional (you can use flower petals if you don't have this)

10. ​Cotton ball OR new clothing for Lakshmi Maa

11. ​Chandan and Kumkum (1 pinch each)

12. ​Akshata (rice+haldi) - a small handful

13. ​Agarbati/Dhupa/Incense Stick (1)

14. ​Naivedyam (whatever food/fruit/sweets you would like to offer)

15. ​Aarti Thali

16. ​Optional: Offerings of jewelry, coins, new tools etc. as per your family tradition