During the puja of Lord Ganesha, devotees offer various items to the deity. The items required for the puja may vary depending on the region and tradition, but some common items include:

• Ghee: Used for lighting the diya or lamp during the puja.
• Diya: A small lamp made of clay or metal, used to light ghee or oil.
• Flowers: Offered to the deity as a symbol of love and devotion.
• Akshat: Rice grains mixed with turmeric, used for offering to the deity.
• Roli: A red powder used for making a tilak on the forehead of the deity.
• Red cloth: Used for covering the idol of Lord Ganesha.
• Sweets: Modak, a sweet dumpling made of rice flour and filled with coconut and jaggery, is considered Lord Ganeshas favorite sweet and is offered during the puja.
• Fruits: Offered to the deity as a symbol of gratitude and respect.
• Ganga jal: Holy water from the river Ganges, used for purifying the puja items and the devotees.
• Panchamrit: A mixture of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee, used for offering to the deity.
• Cardamom and clove: Used for offering to the deity.
• Coconut and Supari: Offered to the deity as a symbol of respect and good wishes.

In addition to these items, devotees should also recite Ganesh Mantra and read Ganesha Chalisa during the puja[[1]](https://www.hindustantimes.com/...