There is a particular kind of longing that many NRI families know well. It surfaces at Diwali, at Navratri, at Griha Pravesh for a new home abroad, at the sacred moments that call for a proper puja — and it is the longing for the real thing.
Not the agarbatti from the Indian grocery store whose fragrance fades in twenty minutes. Not the camphor that leaves black smoke. Not the kit assembled by a foreign distributor that is missing half the items and includes a vidhi so generic it could apply to any ceremony. The real thing: puja samagri from Kashi, curated by pandits who know what each ritual actually requires, delivered to your home wherever you are in the world.
That is what Advik Rituals was built to provide. This article is a practical guide for NRI families — everything you need to know about ordering genuine Kashi puja samagri internationally.
Why Authentic Samagri Matters More, Not Less, When You Live Abroad
When you live in India, compromise is easier to compensate for. If the camphor is not quite right, the mandir down the street might have better. If the kit is incomplete, a family member can source the missing items. The ecosystem of ritual support is everywhere around you.
Abroad, that ecosystem is absent. The nearest Indian grocery store carries a limited selection. The agarbatti available in most Western cities is mass-produced. Pandit services exist in some cities but not all. And the ritual itself — the puja at your home mandir, the Navratri thali, the Diwali aarti, the Satyanarayan katha with the extended family over video call — is often the primary, sometimes the only, way to maintain the connection to your tradition.
In this context, the quality of your samagri carries more weight, not less. When the ritual is the thread connecting you and your children to Kashi, to your roots, to the tradition your parents and grandparents kept alive — that thread deserves the strongest, purest materials you can find.
The Problem With ‘Indian Store’ Puja Samagri Abroad
Most NRI families initially rely on the local Indian grocery or religious goods store for puja samagri. These stores serve an important function and we respect them. But their samagri supply chain is built around import feasibility, shelf life, and price point — not Vedic purity standards.
The camphor stocked in these stores is almost always synthetic naphthalene camphor — it travels well, doesn’t melt, and is cheap to import. The agarbatti is typically mass-produced with chemical fragrances. The ghee may not be desi cow ghee. The kits, if available at all, are generic bundles that are not specific to any particular ritual.
None of this is the fault of the stores. It is a sourcing reality. But for a family performing a Griha Pravesh puja in their new home in New Jersey, or a Satyanarayan katha in Leicester, or a Navratri in Melbourne — the standard of the samagri matters to the quality of the experience.
What Advik Rituals Ships Internationally
Advik Rituals ships the same pandit-curated puja samagri from Kashi to international addresses that we deliver within India. Every item is sourced from Varanasi’s artisan families, reviewed by our pandits, and packed with care for international transit.
Festival and occasion kits available for international delivery:
- Ganesh Pooja Kit — for Ganesh Chaturthi, new ventures, auspicious beginnings
- Lakshmi Pooja Kit — for Diwali, prosperity rituals, Varalakshmi Vratam
- Navratri / Durga Pooja Kit — for the nine sacred nights of the Divine Mother
- Shiv Pooja Kit — for Mahashivratri, Sawan Mondays, Rudrabhishek
- Satyanarayan Pooja Kit — for family blessings, housewarming, milestones
- Griha Pravesh Pooja Kit — for the sacred first entry into a new home
- Marriage Puja Kit — for weddings and sacred union ceremonies
- Hawan Kit — for Vedic fire rituals and yagnas
We also ship individual puja samagri items, Kashi incense and dhoop, brass idols and murtis, and diyas and lamps.
Countries We Currently Ship To
Advik Rituals delivers puja samagri from Kashi to the following countries and regions:
- United States (all states)
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Australia
- New Zealand
- United Arab Emirates
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Germany, France, Netherlands and other EU countries
- Israel
- Japan, South Korea
If your country is not listed and you would like to order, WhatsApp us at +91 92503 03205. We will advise on shipping availability and estimated delivery times for your location.
What NRI Families Tell Us They Value Most
Since we began shipping internationally, three things come up again and again in conversations with NRI customers:
1. The vidhi (ritual guide) in English
Many NRI families — especially second-generation members who grew up abroad — are deeply devoted but do not read Hindi fluently. Our puja kits include complete vidhi in both Hindi and English, so every family member can follow and participate. This is not a concession. It is recognition that devotion does not require a language barrier.
2. The complete kit for the occasion
NRI families cannot quickly source a missing item if the kit arrives incomplete. They are not five minutes from a samagri shop in Kashi’s lanes. A complete, pandit-verified kit that contains everything for the ritual — nothing missing, nothing to supplement — is not a luxury abroad. It is a necessity.
3. The smell of real Kashi agarbatti
This one surprises people until they experience it. The fragrance of natural agarbatti made in Kashi’s traditional workshops is not something that can be replicated by any mass-produced substitute. Families who have ordered from us often describe lighting the agarbatti as the moment the ritual truly begins — because the fragrance is the fragrance of home, of a grandparent’s puja room, of Kashi itself. That is not sentiment. It is the lived experience of genuine material quality.
How to Order: Step by Step
- Visit advikrituals.com and browse kits by occasion or samagri by category
- Select your items and add to cart
- At checkout, select your country from the shipping dropdown — international shipping rates are calculated automatically
- Complete payment in INR (currency conversion handled by your bank or payment provider)
- Track your order via the tracking details sent to your email
For large orders, custom ceremony kits, or if you want to speak with our team about ritual requirements before ordering — WhatsApp us at +91 92503 03205. We are happy to help plan the samagri for your specific ceremony.
A Note on Customs and Import
Puja samagri — including agarbatti, camphor, dried herbs, cotton items, and brass idols — is generally permitted in most countries as religious goods. However, customs regulations vary by country and change over time. A few practical notes:
- Declare puja items accurately as “religious goods / incense” at customs
- Some countries have restrictions on certain dried plant materials in havan samagri — if you are ordering a Hawan Kit to Australia, New Zealand, or the US, please WhatsApp us first and we will advise on what is and is not permitted
- Brass idols and metal items may be subject to import duty depending on value and country — check your local customs thresholds
- Ghee and food items may face additional scrutiny at some borders — we can advise on packaging options
We have been shipping internationally for some time and our team is familiar with common customs considerations. We are always happy to advise.
Maintaining Your Tradition, Wherever You Are
The decision to keep Hindu rituals alive in a foreign country is not a small one. It requires intention, effort, and in many cases, creativity — adapting the ceremony to your space, finding pandits remotely, gathering the family across time zones.
The one part of that effort that should not require compromise is the samagri. The materials of your puja should be as pure and correct as those used in Kashi — because your devotion is as real and as worthy as any devotion performed on the ghats of the Ganga.
Advik Rituals was founded in Kashi to make that possible. Kashi se sidha aapke ghar tak — from Kashi, directly to your home, wherever that home may be.
Explore our complete range of pandit-curated puja kits, or contact us on WhatsApp at +91 92503 03205 to plan your next ceremony with the samagri it deserves.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does international delivery take from Varanasi?
Typical delivery times: USA and UK 7–12 business days, Canada and Australia 10–15 business days, UAE and Singapore 5–8 business days. Exact times depend on customs clearance in your country. We provide tracking information for all international orders.
Can I order puja samagri from Kashi as a gift for family abroad?
Yes — many of our international orders are gifts from family in India to relatives abroad. You can ship directly to any international address. Add a gift note at checkout and we will include it with the order.
Is the puja vidhi in English for NRI families who don’t read Hindi?
Yes. Every Advik Rituals kit includes the complete puja vidhi in both Hindi and English. We understand that for many NRI families, English is the primary language — the ritual instructions are fully usable in English without any loss of correctness or completeness.
Can I request a custom samagri list for a ceremony not covered by your standard kits?
Yes. WhatsApp us at +91 92503 03205 with details of your ceremony — our pandits can advise on the complete samagri list and we can put together a custom order for you. This service is particularly valued by NRI families planning weddings, thread ceremonies, or other life-event rituals abroad.
Do you offer bulk or wholesale ordering for Indian cultural organisations abroad?
Yes. Hindu temples, cultural associations, and community organisations in the US, UK, Canada, and Australia have ordered from us for community events. Contact us at shop@advikrituals.com for bulk pricing and logistics for large orders.