Diwali at Home: Easy Lakshmi Ganesh Puja Guide 2026 (PDF)

Celebrate Diwali at home with confidence, even if you have never led a puja. This beginner-friendly printable walks your family through the five days of Diwali 2026 and a simple, step-by-step Lakshmi–Ganesh puja.

Every mantra appears in Devanagari, transliteration and plain English, checked against traditional sources. Customs vary by family and region, so check your local panchang for timings.

What's inside

• The 5 days of Diwali 2026 (Dhanteras Nov 6 to Bhai Dooj Nov 11)
• Printable samagri checklist and simple altar setup diagram
• Step-by-step puja: preparation, sankalp, Ganesh vandana, Lakshmi puja, aarti
• 7 key mantras (Devanagari + IAST + English) plus Om Jai Lakshmi Mata aarti with meaning
• Rangoli and diya ideas, a kids' activity page and a reflection page