Ganesh Chaturthi is one of those festivals where the shopping list can keep getting longer. You arrange the Ganpati idol, clean the puja space, plan the prasad, decorate the home—and suddenly you realise you are missing roli, incense sticks or even the ingredients for modaks.
If you are preparing for Ganesh Chaturthi 2026, a simple checklist can make the entire preparation much easier. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026. For New Delhi, the Madhyahna Ganesh Puja Muhurat is listed as 11:02 AM to 1:31 PM.
So, before Bappa arrives, keep your Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri ready in one place.
Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri Checklist
Here is a practical checklist of the items commonly needed for a home Ganesh Puja.
1. Ganesh Idol
The most important item is, of course, Lord Ganesha’s idol.
Choose an idol according to the size of your puja space. If you prefer a more environmentally conscious celebration, you can also consider a natural clay or eco-friendly idol.
Before bringing the idol home, decide where your puja setup will be placed so you do not have to rearrange everything at the last moment.
2. Basic Puja Essentials
Keep these everyday puja items ready:
- Roli/Kumkum
- Chandan or sandalwood
- Akshat (rice)
- Haldi
- Moli/Kalava
- Flowers
- Durva grass
- Incense sticks
- Camphor
- Diyas
- Cotton wicks
- Ghee or oil for diya
- Matchbox or lighter
- Puja thali
- Bell
- Gangajal
- Kalash
- Coconut
- Betel leaves
- Supari
- Seasonal fruits
For example, Saraswati Kumkum Roli is available on Aap Ka Bazar in a convenient 10 gm pack and can be used for traditional tilak and worship rituals.
You can also find Hawan Samagri such as the Hari Darshan 200 gm pack on Aap Ka Bazar if your household includes a hawan as part of the celebration.
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3. Items for the Kalash
A kalash is commonly included in traditional puja arrangements.
You may need:
- Kalash
- Water
- Coconut
- Mango leaves
- Moli/Kalava
- Haldi
- Kumkum
- Rice
Arrange these beforehand so the puja setup feels organised instead of rushed.
4. Flowers and Ganpati Offerings
Flowers bring colour and freshness to the puja setup.
Keep:
- Fresh flowers
- Flower garlands
- Durva grass
- Red flowers, if preferred
- Leaves used according to your family’s puja tradition
Durva is particularly associated with Lord Ganesha, so make sure it is on your shopping list.
A small tip: buy flowers and other fresh offerings as close to the puja as practical so they remain fresh.
5. Ganesh Chaturthi Prasad
No Ganesh Chaturthi celebration feels complete without prasad.
Popular prasad options include:
- Modak
- Laddoo
- Fruits
- Dry fruits
- Coconut
- Panchamrit
If you are preparing homemade modaks, your shopping list can include:
- Rice flour or wheat flour, depending on the recipe
- Jaggery
- Coconut
- Ghee
- Cardamom
- Dry fruits
- Poppy seeds, if required by your recipe
For a quicker preparation, you can also choose ready-made sweets or laddoos.
Aap Ka Bazar has a dedicated Dry Fruits range including almonds, cashews, walnuts, raisins, figs and pistachios, making it convenient to pick ingredients for festive prasad or gifting.
6. Panchamrit Ingredients
If Panchamrit is part of your family tradition, keep the ingredients ready.
A basic preparation commonly uses:
- Milk
- Curd
- Ghee
- Honey
- Sugar
You can prepare it shortly before the puja rather than making it too early.
7. Puja Thali Setup
Instead of searching for individual items during the puja, arrange a separate Ganesh Puja thali.
Place items such as:
- Roli
- Kumkum
- Chandan
- Akshat
- Flowers
- Diya
- Cotton wicks
- Camphor
- Incense sticks
- Moli
- Small bowl for offerings
This small step makes the puja much smoother, especially when children and family members are participating.
Quick Ganesh Chaturthi Shopping Checklist
Before you place your order or visit the store, save this list:
Puja Essentials
- Ganesh idol
- Roli/Kumkum
- Haldi
- Chandan
- Akshat
- Moli
- Durva
- Flowers
- Incense sticks
- Camphor
- Diya
- Cotton wicks
- Ghee/oil
- Kalash
- Coconut
- Betel leaves
- Supari
- Gangajal
Prasad & Offerings
- Modak ingredients
- Laddoo/sweets
- Fruits
- Dry fruits
- Panchamrit ingredients
Optional
- Hawan samagri
- Decorative flowers
- Toran
- Rangoli colours
- Extra diyas
Why This Ganesh Chaturthi Checklist Stands Out
The biggest advantage of a checklist is simple: you shop once instead of making multiple last-minute trips.
A Ganesh Chaturthi shopping list also helps you separate the things you need into three groups:
1. Puja essentials – items directly used during worship.
2. Prasad ingredients – everything needed for offerings such as modak, laddoo and Panchamrit.
3. Decoration & extras – flowers, diyas, rangoli supplies and other items that complete the festive setup.
This makes festive shopping more manageable and reduces the chances of forgetting small but important items.
Aap Ka Bazar can also be useful when you want to combine your festive shopping with regular household purchases. Its website currently lists 8,500+ products and 1,000+ national and imported brands, along with categories covering groceries, dry fruits, cosmetics, household essentials and puja products.
Make Ganesh Chaturthi Shopping Easier
You do not need an elaborate shopping list to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi beautifully. What matters most is having the essentials ready and creating a peaceful space for the puja.
Start with your Ganesh Chaturthi Puja Samagri checklist, add the ingredients your family traditionally uses, and then shop for everything together.
If you are shopping online, Aap Ka Bazar offers puja essentials, groceries, dry fruits and other household products, so you can build your festive basket along with your regular shopping. Its FAQ also states that online ordering and home delivery are available across Delhi and Gurugram.
This Ganesh Chaturthi, keep the shopping simple, the puja organised and the celebration focused on what matters most—welcoming Bappa home with your family.
