Clean the puja area and decorate it with rangoli, flowers, and lights
Place a clean cloth on a chowki or altar
Install idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari
Keep a kalash with water, mango leaves, and a coconut if desired
Place coins, jewelry, utensils, or new purchases near the altar
Light a diya with ghee or oil
Light incense sticks
Offer flowers, roli, rice, sweets, fruits, and dry fruits
Apply tilak to the idols and family members
Chant Lakshmi and Ganesha mantras or recite Dhanteras puja prayers
Perform aarti with devotion
Offer prasad to everyone after the puja
Light diyas at the main entrance and around the house
Keep the house well lit throughout the evening
Avoid lending money or items on Dhanteras if following tradition