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Complete Saraswati Puja samagri list — 44 items with exact quantities and estimated prices.
Samagri items in this list: Turmeric powder · White sandalwood · Slate-books (children's) · Saffron · Cardamom · Raw rice · Turmeric rice · Mango leaves · White flowers · Yellow flowers · Betel leaves · Flower garland (white) · Coconut (with husk) · Pure cow ghee · Panchamrita · Milk · Curd · Honey · Sugar · Fruits (5 types) · Almonds · Raisins · Kheer prasad · Sweets (prasad) · Kalash (copper/brass) · Camphor · Incense sticks · Dhoop sticks · Lamp (brass/clay) · Cotton wicks · Bell · Puja thali · Copper water pot · Betel nut · Matchbox/Lighter · Saraswati idol/photo · White cloth · Yellow cloth · Kumkum/Roli · Unbroken rice (Akshata) · Books/Musical instruments · Sacred thread (Kalava) · Gangajal (holy water) · Donation items
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Main Items(7)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haldi powder | 100g | ~₹30 | |
| Chandan powder | 100g | ~₹60 | |
| Slate-books (children's) | 1 set | —Price unknown | |
| Kesar | 5g | ~₹150 | |
| Elaichi | 30 | ~₹80 | |
| Chawal (kaccha) | 1 kg | ~₹40 | |
| Haldi wala chawal | 250g | ~₹30 |
Flowers & Leaves(5)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aam ke patte | 11 | ~₹20 | |
| Safed phool | 51 | ~₹50 | |
| Peele phool | 51 | ~₹50 | |
| Paan ke patte | 11 | ~₹10 | |
| Phool mala (safed) | 2 | ~₹40 |
Fruits, Sweets & Prasad(12)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nariyal (chhilke wala) | 3 | ~₹40 | |
| Ghee (gay ka) | 500g | ~₹300 | |
| Panchamrit | 1 set | ~₹100 | |
| Doodh | 1 liter | ~₹30 | |
| Dahi | 500g | ~₹20 | |
| Shahad | 250g | ~₹100 | |
| Cheeni/Shakkar | 500g | —Price unknown | |
| Phal (5 prakar) | 5 | ~₹100 | |
| Badam | 250g | —Price unknown | |
| Kishmish | 250g | —Price unknown | |
| Kheer prasad | 2 kg | ~₹120 | |
| Mithai (prasad) | 2 kg | ~₹200 |
Puja Equipment(11)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kalash (tambe/peetal) | 1 | ~₹150 | |
| Kapoor | 200g | ~₹50 | |
| Agarbatti | 3 packets | ~₹20 | |
| Dhoop | 2 packets | ~₹25 | |
| Diya (peetal/mitti) | 11 | ~₹50 | |
| Rui ki batti | 100 | ~₹10 | |
| Ghanti | 1 | ~₹100 | |
| Puja thali | 2 | ~₹150 | |
| Lota (tamba) | 2 | ~₹120 | |
| Supari | 11 | ~₹20 | |
| Machis/Lighter | 3 | ~₹5 |
Special Items(9)
| Item | Local Name | Quantity | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saraswati murti/photo | 1 | ~₹200 | |
| Safed vastra | 1 | ~₹100 | |
| Peela vastra | 1 | ~₹100 | |
| Kumkum/Roli | 50g | ~₹30 | |
| Akshat (sabut chawal) | 500g | ~₹30 | |
| Books/Musical instruments | 1 set | ~₹300 | |
| Kalava/Mauli | 2 rolls | ~₹10 | |
| Gangajal | 250ml | ~₹30 | |
| Daan samagri | 1 set | —Price unknown |
Estimated prices may vary by city and shop.
How to Do Saraswati Puja — Step by Step
- Cleaning & AsanClean the house and puja area, and spread an asan (mat).
- Kalash SthapanaSet up the kalash and place the deity idol or photo.
- Abhishek & ShringarBathe the deity with Ganga jal; offer chandan, roli and akshat.
- NaivedyaOffer fruits, sweets and the special samagri.
- Aarti & PrasadLight the diyas, perform the aarti and distribute prasad.
Importance of This Puja
This Saraswati Puja samagri list helps plan shopping for Basant Panchami and Vidyarambham. It includes items your household may use, but the actual requirements vary by family and region.
Puja Procedure in Brief
Compare the checklist with your family's Saraswati Puja practice first. Tick what you already have and buy only the remaining items. Prepare the puja space and follow your household's method or local priest's guidance for the ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is on the Saraswati Puja samagri list?
This 44-item checklist includes Saraswati idol/photo, Kalash (copper/brass), Coconut (with husk), Mango leaves, White flowers. Compare it with your family practice and what you already own; the full list is not mandatory for every household.
Do I need to buy all 44 items for Saraswati Puja?
No. Use the list to plan shopping. Skip items you already have or that your household does not use. If unsure, check with family or a local priest.
What is the estimated cost of Saraswati Puja samagri?
Cost depends on your city, shop, quantity and what you already own. Older estimates here are not verified local quotes. Enter real local prices for unknown items in the budget tool.
When is Saraswati Puja performed?
It is traditionally observed on Magha Shukla Panchami. Check your local panchang for the exact date and shubh muhurat.
How can I plan Saraswati Puja shopping?
Tick items you have, then view the rest by shop type. Use Print to save the list as a PDF, or share it with family on WhatsApp.
Do I need to buy items I already have at home?
No. Tick usable items you already own. Your checklist progress stays in this browser.
What Not to Do
- Do not treat the entire checklist as compulsory for every household.
- Do not treat unverified estimates as final local prices.
- Check the freshness of fruit and prasad before buying.
