The following materials must be in a puja thali :

• Turmeric paste/sindura (Vermilion) paste/Rangoli color for holy symbols like 'Om', 'Swastika' etc.

• Akshata (unbroken rice grains).

• Diyas and incense sticks (Agarwood).

• Coconuts

• Flowers (marigolds, roses, and various designs with single color petals or a combination of different colors).

• Prasadam.

• Holy water in a container.

Along with these, a ghanta (bell), a conch (Shankha), a kalasha (holy pitcher) with holy water, ghee, camphor, betel-leaves, tulasi, milk, fresh fruits, sandalwood-paste, kumkuma, murti (earthen images) of deities and gold or silver coins may be include as needed.^[1]

A puja thali is a traditional plate used during Hindu rituals and worship. It can be made from brass, silver, steel, or other metals, and often holds essential items like diyas, incense, flowers, kumkum, and rice. During festivals, these thalis are sometimes beautifully engraved or decorated with symbolic motifs.^[2]