India, Nov. 6 -- Today marks the highly auspicious festival of Dhanteras, which marks the start of the 5 day Diwali festivities. Also called Dhantrayodashi, this festival is celebrated across India with fervour. On Dhanteras, many devotees perform the Lakshmi-Kuber puja for good fortune. But which bhog items should you offer to these sacred deities? Here's all you need to know.

Bhog Items for Goddess Lakshmi

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped as a deity of wealth, prosperity and abundance. White, yellow and milk based sweets are usually offered to Goddess Lakshmi.

Some traditional bhog items offered to Goddess Lakshmi include:

Rice and Makhana Kheer - Traditional sweet made from milk, rice, sugar and Fox Nuts.

Dhaniya Panjiri- Traditional...