Diwali 2024: 10 auspicious items to buy on Diwali to get Maa Lakshmi's blessings

Published on: Oct 30, 2024, 14:23:17 IST

By Krishna Priya Pallavi

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Diwali 2024: Buying Maa Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha's idols on Diwali is considered auspicious. (Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Diwali 2024: Diwali is on Thursday, October 31. Here are some auspicious items, including diyas and silver coins, that you should buy.

Diwali 2024: Diwali falls on Thursday, October 31. The festival celebrates the victory of good over evil. On this day, devotees worship Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber, decorate their homes with flowers, diyas and lights, make rangolis, wear new clothes, exchange gifts, and visit their loved ones. Lakshmi Puja is also performed on this day. To make the puja ceremony more auspicious, buying special items to seek Maa Laksmi's blessings is advised. Check out our list.

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Diwali 2024: What to buy on Diwali to get Maa Lakshmi's blessings

According to Drik Panchang, here are 10 items that one should buy during Lakshmi Puja.

Auspicious items to buy
New idols or pictures Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber's
Raw turmeric
Dakshinavarti shankh (conch shell)
Broom
Cowries
Puffed rice and batasha
Gold or silver coins
Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leaves
Lotus seed and lotus flower
Five big earthen diyas and 25 small earthen diyas

Buying all these items during Diwali and using them for Lakshmi Puja is considered auspicious. According to panchang, they should be obtained before the festival.

New idols of Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber: For Diwali puja, buy earthen idols of Maa Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Lord Kuber. You can also buy gold or silver idols. If none of the above are possible, get pictures and place them in your puja room or area.

Place Maa Lakshmi, Lord Kuber and Lord Ganesha's idols in your place of worship during Diwali puja. (Pinterest)

Raw turmeric: Buying raw turmeric during Diwali is considered auspicious. Use it during the Lakshmi Puja on Diwali.

Dakshinavarti shankh: Buy a Dakshinavarti shankh (conch shell) for Diwali puja. Fill it with rice grains and coloured kumkum, and keep it in your home temple.

Broom: Buying a broom is considered auspicious for Diwali puja. It is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi.

On Diwali, people buy brooms as it is believed that it will bring prosperity. (PTI)

Cowries: Cowries are considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. Buying Gomti Chakra along with cowries is also auspicious.

Puffed rice and batasha: It is believed that one should buy puffed rice and batasha on Diwali to please Goddess Lakshmi.

Gold or silver coins: Buying gold or silver coins with Goddess Lakshmi's image is a ritual that must be practised on Diwali. Keeping these coins is considered extremely auspicious and brings luck and prosperity.

Keeping a silver coin engraved with the image of Goddess Lakshmi is believed to bring luck. (PTI)

Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leaves: Betel, Bilva and Tulsi leaves are auspicious for Diwali puja. One should keep them in the place of worship.

Lotus seed and flower: Keeping lotus seeds and flowers for Maa Lakshmi's worship is a must during Diwali.

Diyas: Decorating your home with five big earthen diyas and 25 small earthen diyas to welcome Maa Lakshmi is considered very auspicious on Diwali.

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Krishna Pallavi Priya
Krishna Priya Pallavi is a journalist with over 9 years of experience, covering health, fashion, pop culture, travel, wellness, entertainment, festivals, mental health, art, decor, fitness, and sex and relationships. She is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Dhenkanal, and holds an undergraduate degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi. Her strong academic foundation informs her analytical and detail-oriented approach to storytelling, helping her uncover stories where none seem to exist. Before joining Hindustan Times, Pallavi worked with some of India’s leading media organisations. She spent close to three years at India Today, where she honed her newsroom skills and developed a sharp editorial sensibility. She also worked for over a year and a half at Vagabomb, ScoopWhoop’s feminist digital platform, where she explored stories through a gender-sensitive, socially aware lens. Pallavi has a deep interest in global fashion trends and international fashion seasons, and enjoys interviewing celebrities and tracking pop culture movements—interests that frequently translate into engaging, reader-friendly stories. Alongside lifestyle and entertainment, she has a keen eye for impactful health and wellness journalism, regularly interacting with doctors, designers, and digital content creators to bring nuance and credibility to her work. Born and raised in Haryana, Pallavi remains deeply connected to her ancestral roots in Odisha. Her ability to spot fresh angles brings curiosity and depth to stories she pursues. When not chasing deadlines, she enjoys spending time with her dog, planning her next vacation, reading, running new trails, and discovering new destinations.Read More

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