Looking for Diwali diyas and puja samagri near me in Los Angeles? We stock the whole lineup at Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave in the Fairfax District — brass diyas, pure-ghee batti, deepam oil, camphor, agarbatti and a deep dry-fruit aisle for gifting. Open daily 10 AM–9 PM, with local delivery across a 10-mile radius and free in-store pickup if you’re farther out.

Diwali rewards the people who prep early. The batti run out, the good diyas get picked over, and the dry-fruit boxes everyone wants are the first to go. Here’s exactly what to buy, how much of it you’ll need, and how to get it home before the first lamp is lit.

Where can I buy Diwali diyas and puja samagri near me in Los Angeles?

Come to Anoras Cash N Carry at 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036 — a few minutes from Beverly Hills, West Hollywood and Mid-Wilshire, and an easy drive from Culver City and Koreatown. We keep the pooja shelf stocked year-round and go deeper on it through October and into November for Diwali. If you’d rather not make the trip, we deliver within about 10 miles from 10 AM to 8 PM, and you can also browse the full store online and pick up in person. Call us at 323-272-3617 if you want us to set something aside.

Takeaway: everything for the altar and the gift table lives under one roof on Fairfax — no three-store scavenger hunt.

When is Diwali in 2026?

Diwali 2026 is a five-day stretch, Friday November 6 through Tuesday November 10. Dhanteras falls on November 6, Chhoti Diwali (Naraka Chaturdashi) on November 7, the main Lakshmi Puja night on Sunday, November 8, Govardhan Puja on November 9, and Bhai Dooj on November 10. Dhanteras is the traditional day to bring home something new — a fresh diya, a brass lamp, a little metal for the house — so plan to shop in the first days of November at the latest.

Takeaway: mark November 8 as the big night and shop your puja list by Dhanteras, November 6, so nothing’s rushed.

What puja samagri do you need for Diwali?

A home Lakshmi Puja doesn’t need much, but it does need the right few things. Here’s the short list we help families fill every year:

• Diyas — clay or brass oil lamps. A brass Akhand Diya is the one you light for the night and let burn steadily; keep a row of smaller lamps for the doorway and balcony.
• Batti (wicks) — pre-made cotton wicks save you the rolling. Our pure-ghee diya batti drop straight into the lamp and light clean, and a camphor ghee batti adds that temple-like aarti scent.
• Lamp oil — a bottle of deepam oil keeps the lamps going all evening without a dozen refills.
• Agarbatti and dhoop — incense for the puja and the whole house. HEM Chandan (sandalwood) agarbatti is the classic, warm and steady.
• Short on time? A ready-poured ghee diya is pre-filled — open it, place it, light it.

Takeaway: diyas, batti, lamp oil and agarbatti cover a proper home puja; add camphor batti if you want the aarti fragrance.

Brass diya or ready-ghee diya — which should you buy?

Both earn their place, and most homes end up with a mix. A brass diya is the keepsake — you clean it, refill it with oil and fresh batti, and bring it out every year, so it’s worth buying one good one for the center of the altar. A ready-ghee diya is the practical pick for the long row of lights along the doorway and the stairs: no pouring, no soaking wicks, just light and go. If this is your first Diwali setting up your own puja, start with one brass Akhand Diya for Lakshmi and a pack of ready ghee diyas for everything else.

Takeaway: buy one brass diya to keep and reuse, and ready-ghee diyas for the scatter of lights around the house.

How much lamp oil and how many batti do you need?

A quick rule of thumb from behind our counter: a single diya with cotton batti and oil burns for roughly two to three hours, so count on refilling once over a long Diwali night. For a typical apartment or small house lighting ten to fifteen lamps, one 500 ml bottle of deepam oil and a 50-piece pack of batti will see you comfortably through the main night with some to spare. Lighting the whole building or hosting a crowd? Pick up a second bottle and an extra pack so you’re not rationing light at 9 PM. Ghee batti burn a touch cleaner and smell wonderful, which is why many families keep them for the puja thali and use plain oil-and-cotton for the outdoor rows.

Takeaway: one 500 ml oil bottle and a 50-count batti pack cover ten to fifteen lamps for the night — double up if you’re lighting the whole place.

What dry fruits and sweets make the best Diwali gifts?

Dry fruits are the gift that never misses — they travel well, they keep, and everyone’s glad to get them. Our whole cashews, almonds and pistachios make easy build-your-own gift boxes, and plump Medjool dates are a favorite for lighter, no-sugar-added gifting. They double as prasad and as the base for homemade mithai if you’re cooking. For boxed mithai, namkeen and ready gift ideas, our full rundown lives in our guide to Diwali sweets near me in Los Angeles.

Takeaway: cashews, almonds, pistachios and Medjool dates make reliable, keep-well Diwali gifts — and good prasad.

Can I get Diwali supplies delivered in Los Angeles?

Yes. We deliver across roughly a 10-mile radius from Fairfax, from 10 AM to 8 PM daily, with our own drivers. Orders start at a $35.97 minimum with a $7.98 delivery fee, and delivery is free once your order passes $99 — which is easy to hit when you’re stocking diyas, oil, gift dry fruits and groceries for the week in one go. Live outside our delivery area? Order online for free in-store pickup with no minimum; most orders are ready in about an hour. We don’t ship, so for anyone beyond LA, pickup is the way to grab your Diwali list.

Takeaway: local delivery 10 AM–8 PM within 10 miles (free over $99), and free no-minimum pickup for everyone else.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy diyas near me in Los Angeles?

At Anoras Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036. We carry brass diyas, clay-style oil lamps, ready-ghee diyas, cotton and ghee batti and deepam oil, with local delivery and free in-store pickup.

When is Lakshmi Puja in 2026?

The main Lakshmi Puja night of Diwali 2026 is Sunday, November 8. The full five-day festival runs November 6 (Dhanteras) through November 10 (Bhai Dooj).

What oil do you use in a diya?

A dedicated deepam (lamp) oil is easiest and burns steadily; many families also use ghee, especially for the puja thali. Ready-ghee batti and ready-ghee diyas skip the pouring entirely.

Do you deliver Diwali puja items in Los Angeles?

Yes, within about 10 miles of Fairfax, 10 AM to 8 PM. The minimum order is $35.97, delivery is $7.98, and it’s free over $99. Outside the area, choose free in-store pickup, usually ready in about an hour.

How many diyas do people light for Diwali?

It varies by home, but ten to fifteen lamps is common for an apartment or small house — one in the mandir, a few by the entrance, and a row along windows or the balcony. One 500 ml oil bottle and a 50-count batti pack comfortably cover that.