Dhanteras Puja

Last Updated: September 25, 2017, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Dhanteras Pujais a celebration of Maa Lakshmi and takes places on Dhan trayodashi. As per the Hindu calendar, it falls in the month of Kartik on the thirteenth day. People also offer their prayers to Kuber, Yama Dev and Lord Dhanvantri to seek blessings for a fulfilling and long life.

The word Dhanteras means Dhan and Trayodashi meaning wealth and the thirteenth day of the dark phase. The main purpose to perform this puja is to seek prosperity, happiness and wealth in the life of the individual. Lakshmi and Kubera are worshiped on Dhanteras.

On this day, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the milky ocean. The Gods and Demons churned the ocean in order to seek the Amrut. Hence worshipping Goddess Laxmi on this day brings wealth and prosperity in one’s life.

Another name for Dhanteras is Dhanvantri Jayanti. Dhanvantari is the god of medicines. It is said that he too emerged during the process of churning from the milky ocean. He is also considered as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu. Hence, this day is also very auspicious to worship Dhanvantri.

People also purchase utensils, silver and gold to welcome Goddess Laxmi at their home. Devotees also make rangoli designs in order to welcome Goddess at the entrances of workplaces and houses. Naivedyam which is considered as a traditional sweet is made by mixing cow’s milk and saffron, dry coriander seeds with jaggery on this special day

Who should perform Dhanteras Puja?

Dhanteras puja seeks the blessings of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Kuber. This puja is performed by the individual to seek wealth, health and success in the life of the individual. It gives the ability to increase the ability to gather wealth and improve the flow of finances.

Also, it helps to built both the spiritual and material wealth. If the individual wants to eradicate any type of financial issues, removing debts and provide financial stability. If the person is facing any health issues or ailments then this puja is very useful.

What are the benefits of doing Dhanteras Puja?

The main benefits from the Dhanteras puja are that one gains wealth, helps to eradicate the financial crisis and helps in maintaining good health of the individual. It will also help to recover from any type of chronic diseases and other ailments of the body.

This puja helps to lead a successful life and the career of the individual reaches a new height. It will also attract glory and fame in the life of the individual. The person achieves his goals and attracts wealth.

When should I perform Dhanteras Puja?

One should perform Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras during the Pradosh Kaal. It lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes after the sunset. One should avoid Choghadiya Muhurat for performing the Dhanteras puja. Sthir Lagna is the best time to perform this puja, as Lakshmiji will stay in your home forever.

Dhanteras is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. During this day devotees worship Goddess Laxmi and Lord Kubera who is the God of wealth. The Laxmi puja is performed after two days of Dhantrayodashi during Amavasya.

How to perform Dhanteras Puja?

Here’s how to perform Dhanteras Puja:

The women of the house perform the Dhanteras Puja after seeing the star in the evening. Men can also take part in the puja but it is optional.
In order to perform the puja, devotees place Four-wicked diyas which contain the cotton wicks on the small stool. Also place cowry shells along with the diyas.
The diyas are considered as Yamdeep as they are lit to offer prayers to Lord Yamaraj. This puja also offers respect to ancestors of the house.
Now they place the copper vessel near the diyas. One should sprinkle the water from the vessel around the diyas.
Devotees perform the puja using rice, roli and coin. They also offer sweets to the Lord in order to seek the blessings. Then, they chant the mantras and do the parikrama around the diyas.
They apply Tilak to their forehead. Then they place the diyas outside the main entrance. One should keep the diyas burning during the night to honour Yama in the custom of deep daan.

What are the requirements for Dhanteras Puja?

The requirements to perform the Dhanteras Puja are:

Deepak/Diya of flour dough with 4 wicks, cowry shell with a hole in it, Sacred Water and a Spoon, Flowers, Rice, Roli, Garlands for the idols, Aasan for sitting, small copper tumbler, Coins, incense sticks, camphor and puja plate, Batasha, Dhoop, Sweets for offering, Wicks, Oil/Ghee and Matchbox.

One can arrange other pooja materials as per the customs in the family.

What is the cost of performing Dhanteras Puja?

Cost of this puja might differ but it generally ranges from Rs. 2500 to Rs. 5000. Different mantras include Chakre Gada Haste, Namastestu Mahamaye, Shri Maha Lakshmi Namostute and Shri Pitthe Sur-Pujite Shankha. One chants the Dhanteras Yamdeep Daan Mantra while lighting the Diya at the entrance of the house.

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Laxmi Puja

Last Updated: September 23, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Laxmi Puja is totally dedicated to diwali on which, Goddess Laxmi visits one’s home. There are total 16 rituals for the proper completion of this pooja. It is very important for hindus that they should buy a pratima of Goddess Laxmi on the occasion of diwali.

According to beliefs, Goddess Laxmi visits the cleanest house at the prior. So on this day the broom is worshipped. This pooja falls on the day of Amavasya which is generally inauspicious, but for this day it is very auspicious. People light lamps in the evening to welcome the Goddess Laxmi. This pooja plays a very significance role in the auspicious occassion of diwali.

Who should perform Laxmi Puja?

Many people believe that worshipping Goddess Laxmi will bring good luck, prosperity and wealth. Hence devotees who want to seek the blessings and with grace of Goddess Lakshmi should perform this puja. People also perform this puja for the success of their new-age businesses and startups.

Different people from different regions perform Laxmi Puja around different times in the year. Laxmi Puja is a very important ritual of Diwali. It is a very important puja for devotees because it is the puja of Lakshmi panchyatan.

Also, Goddess Lakshmi visits only those who lead a disciplined life. This puja also ensures that their business is successful and remove all the issues of finances.

What are the benefits of doing Laxmi Puja?

Laxmi Puja removes all the problems or issues from the professional and personal life. It makes one financially stable and wealthy. The individual will never face any financial problem in his life. This puja will also remove the ill effects of the Grah Dosh.

One will surely get a huge benefit if the individual has invested somewhere. The devotee will also lead a smooth and harmonious family life without facing any issues. It will also improve the communication skill of the individual and gives good outcome for business.

When should I perform Laxmi Puja?

Laxmi Puja should take place during Pradosh Kaal. This period starts after sunset and lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. Many people also believe that Laxmi Puja should take place during Mahanishita Kaal. The muhurat that is not advisable for the Laxmi Puja is the Choghadiya Muhurat.

One should perform the Laxmi Puja when Sthir Lagna prevails during the Pradosh Kaal.

How to perform Laxmi Puja?

Here’s how to perform Laxmi Puja:

Place a red cloth without any black mark on the floor.
Prepare a bed of rice and place the kalash in it. Fill 75% of the pot with water from the Ganges. Place some grains, flower, a betel nut, harvested rice and a clean coil inside the Kalash. Arrange the bunch of mango leaves on the top of the Kalash.
Then, place a small plate or a thali on the top of the kalash. Draw the design of lotus with turmeric powder. Place a picture or an idol of Goddess Laxmi on it along with some coins.
Also, place the idol of the Ganesha towards the right side of the kalash and sprinkle the holy water on the puja items in order to purify them.
The rituals take place with the help of Kumkum, Haldi (turmeric powder) and flowers. There are many lamps and incense sticks and one chants the mantras to seek the blessings of the God and Goddess.
Recite the mantras by holding some flowers and rice on the palms and sprinkle them on the idol of the Goddess. The cleaning ritual is takes place by placing the idol of Laxmi on a thali pouring water, milk, ghee, curd and honey.
After this wipe the idol with a clean cloth and placed back on the Kalash. The offerings to the deity include coconut, fruits, betel leaves, betel nuts and sweets. Then, perform a silent aarti in the end.

What are the materials required for Laxmi Puja?

Materials required for Laxmi Puja on Diwali are:

Icons of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Saraswati, Lakshmi and Narayan, Silver and Gold coins, Five paan or mango leaves, Uncooked Rice, A coconut, Ten Suparis, Kumkum for applying tilak, Water in the lota, Panchamrita, Mithaai (Indian sweets), Dry fruits (almonds, cashews), Gulaal (holi color), Diyas, Agarbattis (incense sticks), Camphor, Red string.

Other requirements are:

Rose or other flower petals, New note-book, A piece of red cloth for putting the pooja items, Thaali, Rose water, Cotton seeds, Lotus Flower Seeds, Dry whole Turmeric, Coriander seeds, A Chawki, Some currency notes, Ghee for the diyas, Water etc.

What is the cost of performing Laxmi Puja?

The cost of Laxmi Puja ranges from Rs. 3500 to Rs. 6000 that includes all the materials for the puja.

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Navratri Puja

Last Updated: September 23, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Navratri Puja also popular as ‘Chaitra Navratri’, is performed to honour the nine different forms of Durga for nine continuous days. The puja starts with planting the wheat in a mud bed and watering it daily during nine days. Then, devotees immerse the idol of Durga on the tenth day.

Who should perform Navratri Puja?

People who want to gain blessings of the Goddess success in their life perform this puja. If someone is facing any financial issues or any family problems then performing this puja will help to get rid of this issue. This puja is also very useful for the peace of mind.

People wear 9 different colors on the 9 days of Navratri Puja. Here is the list of colours for Navratri 2018.

It is divided into the sets of three days. During the first three days, devotees worship Goddess Durga. Then, they worship the Goddess of wealth i.e. Goddess Laxmi for the next three days. Lastly, they worship Goddess Saraswati during last three days which definitely brings success in life.

What are the benefits of doing Navratri Puja?

There are many benefits of performing this pooja. One receives the divine blessings of Maa Durga after performing the Durga puja. Worshipping the Goddess during the auspicious time period can bring a lot of benefits. One can receive wealth, prosperity in business and success in life.

One becomes free from the sins performed during the previous births or the present life after performing this pooja. This pooja also helps in safety of bad spirits and the to remove obstacles. This pooja also helps one to build his self confidence. It helps one to relief from diseases. It helps one to fulfill his wishes and desires.

When should I perform Navratri Puja?

The date and time for performing the Navratri Puja is based on on lunar calendar. Hence, there is no exact date for performing this puja. Durga Puja begins on the sixth day of Devi Paksha, the beginning of the autumn season. This puja falls on the lunar month of Ashwin.

Devotees worship Goddess Siddhidatri on the ninth day of Navratri. It is considered as the longest Hindu festival which is celebrated for nine days. It begins with Pratipada and ends with Navami. People celebrate the tenth day of Navratri as Vijayadashami and the puja performed on this day is also very useful and brings prosperity.

It is celebrated four times throughout the year and that includes – Magh Navratri, Vasant or Chaitra Navratri, Ashaadi Navratri and Shardiya Navratri. Maha Navratri is observed during late September or early October. Vasant Navratri falls between March and April.

How to perform Navratri Puja?

The process of performing this pooja is:

Take the clay pot used for placing the kalash for the purpose of sowing the grains. In that kalash one should place the mud and then spread the grains upon it. This would be the first layer. On the second layer again place the mud and grains. After this, place the final layer of mud. In the end, pour some water.
After filling the kalash with mud and water one should tie the thread to the neck of the kalash. Then, Fill the kalash with holy water upto the neck. Into the kalash filled with water, drop durva grass, akshat, supari, scent, and coins. Keep the 5 leaves of the sacred ashoka trees at the edge.
The last step is to take the coconut and cover it with a red cloth. Then, wrap the coconut with the red cloth along with a knot.

What are the requirements for Navratri Puja?

The requirements for the Navratri pooja are: idol of goddess, two big lamps, agarbatti, matchbox, sari for offering to the goddess, pooja book containing all the aartis, ganga water, flowers, fresh and washed mango and tulsi leaves, fresh grass, sandalwood, puja conchshell, rice, banana, coconut, cloves, cardamom,supari, gulal.

Other requirements are:

Kumkum, kapoor, haldi, paan, gopichandran, gold coin, gold chain, decorated kalash, gandha powder, two pieces of new red cloth, extra kalash, trays, vessels, roli, moli, honey, curd, ghee, milk, ganga jal,saffron, sugar.Red flowers and red flower malas, 21 varieties of fruits and prasads. Sri mudra, vessels for tirtha, clay pot, barley seeds, raw rice, dhoop, bell, pooja plate, ashoka tree leaves, coins, chowki, chana, wheat flour, and ghee.

What is the cost of performing Navratri Puja?

The cost of the puja varies depending upon the samagri. The cost of this puja ranges from Rs. 5000 to Rs. 9000 depending upon the materials and consultation from the expert.

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Saraswati Puja 2018

Last Updated: September 23, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Here is everything you need to know about Saraswati Puja 2018.

What is Saraswati Puja?

Dates of Saraswati Puja 2017 — Saraswati Puja is a celebration of Knowledge

Saraswati Puja is considered to be the most auspicious puja in Indian culture. Goddess Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge and the sign of purity and peace. This puja plays a very important role in India’s culture of respect for learning. Saraswati puja is also popular as Basant Panchami.

Moreover, a typical image of Goddess Saraswati shows her sitting on a lotus flower or riding a swan. She is a tribute to power, confidence and knowledge.

Why do we celebrate Saraswati Puja?

Saraswati puja is celebrated for knowledge and is auspicious for students. Vasant Panchami is also an auspiscious day to begin new work, to marry or to shift to a new home. Yellow color is significant on this day. Devotees also worship Saraswati as the water deity who has purifying powers.

The festival of Saraswati puja is also an occasion of social celebrations. This puja is very common in eastern India. Further, on this day all the educational institutes worship the Goddess with lots of happiness.

Basant Panchami 2017 — Saraswati Puja is also famous as Basant Panchami

When is Saraswati Puja in 2018?

Tuesday, October 16, 2018 is the date of Saraswati Puja.

It is celebrated on the 8th day of Navratri. Saraswati Puja is celebrated on the waxing moon which also marks the onset of spring.

What is the time of Saraswati Puja 2018?

Saraswati Puja should take place on Tuesday, October 16, 2018.

Who should perform Saraswati Puja?

People who want to develop creativity, confidence and improve their skills should perform Saraswati puja. Professionals can also perform this puja to gain success. Students perform this puja to increase their skills and talents in various fields. Performing Saraswati puja also improves memory power and communication skills.

What are the benefits of performing Saraswati Puja?

Here is a list of benefits of performing Saraswati puja:

One gets the blessings of Goddess Saraswati. This helps in gaining knowledge and wisdom in one’s life.
This puja also fills one’s life with lots of positivity and removes negativity.
It also provides strength and empowerment in an individual’s life.
After performing this puja a person becomes more talented and skilled.

When should I perform Saraswati Puja?

Devotees worship Goddess Saraswati on Vasant Panchami. Vasant Panchmi also has other names like Saraswati Panchami and Shri Panchami. Also, many astrologists consider it as Abujha day. Purvahna Kala decides the day on which Vasant Panchami falls. It is the time between the sunrise and the midday.

How to do Saraswati Puja at home?

Here is how to perform Saraswati puja at home:

The process of Saraswati puja starts with a early morning bath. This bathing water is medicinal as it contains neem and tulsi leaves in it. Then, apply turmeric paste on body and then perform the puja.
Wear white or yellow clothes after the bath. Also, the place where the puja takes place should be clean. Then place the idol of Goddess Saraswati.
After placing the idol, clean the place and decorate it with garlands and flowers. Also, place the books and musical instrumental near the idol. Then, one should place the kalash.
Fill the kalash with water and keep mango leaves on its edges. Keep Durva grass and betel nut on the top of kalash along with flower.
It is considered very important to keep the idol of Lord Ganesha near the Goddess Saraswati. Then there should be the proper and correct reciting of the mantras.
Then, light the lamps and incense sticks.
Finally, on the next day, immerse the idol of Goddess Saraswati into water.

What is Saraswati Puja Mantra?

Here are the mantras that one should utter while performing Saraswati Puja:

Saraswati Puspanjali Mantra

Om Bhadro Kallyoi Namo Nityang
Saraswatyoi Namo Namah
Veda Vedanta Vedanga
Bidya sthanebhaya
Ebacho esso swachandana
Billyopatro Pushpanjali
Om Oing Shree Shree Saraswatoi Namoh

Saraswati Pranam mantra

Om Jay Jay Debi Characharo Sare
Kuchojugo Shobhito Mukta Hare
Veena Ranjito Pustaka Haste
Bhagobati Bharati Debi Namohstute
Om Saraswati Maha Bhage
Vidya Kamolo Lochone
Biswarupe Bishalakshi
Vidyang dehi namohastute

What are the materials required for Saraswati Puja?

The materials required in Saraswati puja are:

Mango leaves, Ghee, Dhoop, Agarbatti, Plate, Match Box, Saffron, Kumkum, Coconut, Rose water, Ganga Jal, Betel Leaf, Kapur, Gulal, Turmeric powder, Lotus, Yellow flowers like Marigold, Idol of Saraswati, Sandal, Coins, Kamal gatte, Clean red cloth, Piper Betle, Rice, Lamps, Cotton Wicks, Fruits, Marigold Flowers, Kalash, Panchamrit.

What to wear on Saraswati Puja?

It is very important to wear only Yellow clothes on Saraswati Puja because this colour holds great significance for this Puja. Women can wear traditional dresses like Saree or Salwar. Men can wear traditional dresses like Dhoti.

What is the cost of performing Saraswati Puja?

Saraswati Puja with the prescribed materials ranges from Rs.2000 to Rs.4000.

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Kali Puja 2018

Last Updated: October 10, 2018, Author: Sasidhar Darla

Kali puja or Shyama Puja, popular in West Bengal, Orissa, Assam and eastern India, is dedicated to Goddess Kali. Goddess Kali is believed to be the first incarnation of Goddess Durga. Many people also worship Goddess Laxmi on this day. It takes place in the Bengali month of Kartik on the new moon day. Performing this puja removes the negative influence of the Saturn planet negative energies like ego, anger and jealousy.

Her name comes from the Sanskrit name ‘Kala’ which means black or lord of death. Goddess Kali is also the destroyer of evils.

When is Kali Puja 2018?

This year in 2018, Kali Puja will be celebrated on the 7th of November.

On this year, Diwali is also on the 7th of November and will be celebrated together with Kali Puja.

When is Kali Puja 2018 in Kolkata?

Kali Puja in 2018 is on the 6th of November, Tuesday.

The Amavasya Tithi for the Puja begins at 10:27 pm on 6th November, and ends at 9:31 pm on 7th November.

Kali Puja Dates

Year	Date	Day
2018	7 November	Tuesday
2019	27 October	Sunday
2020	14 November	Saturday
2021	04 November	Thursday
2022	24 October	Monday
2023	12 November	Sunday
2024	31 October	Thursday
2025	20 October	Monday

Who should perform Kali Puja?

The person who is suffering from any family problems or financial issues should perform this puja.
It also boosts the confidence of the devotee and provides positivity and stamina to him/her.
If a person is suffering from any disease or illness then he/she should perform this puja.
Devotees also perform this puja to get rid of all the negative people from the life.
Furthermore, Goddess Kali also protects the devotees from mental and physical issues.
People suffering from any type of negativities or painful events in life.
If there are in obstacles in married life then performing Kali puja will help in building a happy married life.
Performing this puja will also protect her devotee from all the forms of black magic.

What are the benefits of performing Kali Puja?

The benefits of performing Kali puja are:

This puja removes all types of negative energies and waves from the home and workplace.
It will also protect the devotees and lifts up their stamina.
Goddess Kali is also the most powerful and strongest form of Goddess Durga. She also fills happiness in the house of devotees.
The puja will remove all kind of impurities. Also, it will remove darkness from the life of devotees.
It will help you to recover from prolonged illness and also from many incurable illnesses.
The puja will protect a person from the evil spirit and black magic. It will also remove all the obstacles while running a business and bring success in education and career.
Furthermore, it will protect the person from the bad influence of planet Saturn.

When should I perform Kali Puja in 2018?

One should perform Kali Puja on Kartik Amavasya in the month of October or November. Most of the time, Kali Puja and Diwali Puja fall on the same day. But sometimes, it may fall one day before the Diwali Puja. Most people worship Goddess Lakshmi on Amavasya during Diwali.

Many devotees also perform the Kali puja during Navratri that precede Diwali. People suffering from ill effects of Shani should offer prayers to Goddess Kali on Kali Chaudas which is Dhantrayodashi. Perform Dus Maha Vidya Mahakali Puja to get rid of negativity.

How to do Kali Puja at home?

Here is how to perform Kali puja:

The Kali Puja starts with placing the image or idol of Goddess in a sacred place. Devotees believe that the image or idol of goddess contains excellent energy.
Place small bowls of uncooked rice, salt, rice, spring water and flowers on a platter. Worshippers offer gifts and also write prayers to the goddess on coloured paper.
One should begin with meditation to seek the blessings of the goddess. Worshipers also chant ‘Om Maa’. Then, use salt water to purify the sacred space. Use uncooked rice to draw a triangle with a point facing Kali’s image.
The devotees get red flower after naming manifestations of Kali, going in a clockwise direction.
Devotees also perform breathing exercises and chant the mantras to seek the blessings of Kali. All the devotees who attend the puja receive a piece of paper and a pen or pencil and a flower.

What is the Mantra for Kali Puja?

The Mantra for Kali Puja is:

Dhyan: During this, the Devotees sit in front of the deity and meditate. Some mantras are chant during this time.

Sadyashchhinna-Shirah Kripanamabhayam Hastairvaram Bibhratim।
Ghorasyam Shirasam Srajam Suruchiramunmukta-Keshavalim॥
Srikkasrik-Pravaham Shmashan-Nilayam Shrutyoh Shavalankritim।
Shyamangi Krita-Mekhalam Shava-Karairdevim Bhaje Kalikam॥

Avahan: The Avahan Mantra is:

Om Deveshi! Bhakti-Sulabhe! Parivar-Samanvite!
Yavat Tvam Pujayishyami. Tavat Tvam Susthira Bhava॥

Dushpare Ghora Sansara Sagare Patitam Sada।
Trayasva Varade, Devi! Namaste Chit-Paratmike॥

Ye Deva. Yashcha Devyashcha. Chalitayam Chalanti Hi।

Avahayami Tan Sarvan Kalike. Parameshwari॥
Pranan Raksha. Yasho Raksha. Raksha Daran. Sutan, Dhanam।

Sarva Raksha Kari Yasmat Tvam Hi Devi. Jaganmaye॥
Pravishya Tishtha Yagyesmin. Yavat Pujam Karomyaham।

Sarvananda Kare Devi! Sarva Siddhim Prayachchha Me॥
Tishthatra Kalike Matah! Sarva-Kalyana-Hetave।
Pujam Grihana Sumukhi! Namaste Shankara-Priye॥

Pushpanjali: The Pushpanjali Mantra is:

(I)

Nana Ratna Samayuktam. Karta Swar Vibhushitam।
Asanam Deva-Deveshi! Prityartham Prati Grihyatam॥

(II)

Om Shrikali Devyai Namah. Padayoh Padyam Samarpayami।
Om Shrikali Devyai Namah. Shirasi Arghyam Samarpayami।

Omm Shri Kali Devyaee Namah. Gandhakshatam Samarpayami।
Omm Shri Kali Devyaee Namah. Pushpam Samarpayami।

Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Dhupam Ghrapayami।
Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Dipam Darshayami।

Omm Shrikali Devyaee Namah. Naivedyam Samarpayami।
Omm Shrikali Devyaee Namah. Achamaniyam Samarpayami।

Om Shri Kaali Devyai Namah. Tambulam Samarpayami।

(III)

Om Maha-Kalyai Namah। Anena Pujanena Shrikali Devi Priyatam; Namo Namah।

What are the materials required for Kali Puja?

The materials for the puja are:

Kumkum, Coconut, Ashtagandha, Supari, Panch Dhatu.
Sandalwood, Kapus (Cotton Balls), Agarbatti, Flowers.
Also, we need wood Burning Lighter Fluid, Urad Dal, Kali Bahuli, Betel leaves with stem, Colors, Purnapatre, Akshata.
Furthermore, you need seven types of grains like White Beans, Red Kidney Beans, Green Peas, Chickpeas, Brown Lentil, Gram etc.
Hawan Samagri, Shankha, Haldi, Rice Grains, Kalash, Ganga Jal.
Apart from that, Niranjan, Kapur, Pure Ghee, Gud, Dhoop are also important.

What is the cost of performing Kali Puja in 2018?

The price to perform this puja ranges from Rs. 3500 to Rs. 6500. It also includes the cost of the materials required to perform the puja. One can also consult an expert regarding the technique and procedure to perform the puja.