In every Tamil home, festivals are more than just dates on a calendar — they’re moments filled with love, tradition, food, and celebration.

But let’s admit it — the real challenge starts before the celebration even begins: the grocery shopping.

From jaggery to ghee, from snacks to pooja items, getting everything ready can be stressful — unless you plan ahead. That’s where United Supermarket comes in to make your festive shopping simple and joyful.

Let’s look at a handy checklist to keep you fully prepared — for Pongal, Diwali, Tamil New Year, and more.

???? For Pongal

Essential Groceries:

• Raw rice (Pacharisi)

• Jaggery (vellam)

• Moong dal

• Ghee

• Cardamom & cashews

• Fresh milk

• Sugarcane & banana

Don’t forget turmeric leaves, new clay pots, and camphor for the traditional Pongal pooja.

Tip: Stock up early from United Supermarket to avoid last-minute rush and out-of-stock items.

???? For Diwali

Sweets & Snacks:

• Besan flour, ghee, and sugar for laddu

• Maida and rava for murukku

• Oil for deep frying

• Boondi mix, karasev, mixture

Pooja Items:

• Kumkum, turmeric

• Agarbatti, camphor

• Wicks (thiri), diya oil

And of course, Diwali is incomplete without premium dry fruits — a popular gift and treat.

???? For Tamil New Year & Other Poojas

• Banana leaves

• Payasam ingredients (vermicelli, sugar, raisins)

• Coconut, banana, betel leaves & nuts

• Rice flour & jaggery for kozhukattai

• Chandan, flowers, and pooja oil

Keep these items stocked for any monthly amavasai, full moon, or temple function too.

???? Why Plan Ahead?

✅ You avoid crowded markets
✅ You get fresher stock
✅ You don’t miss out on seasonal discounts
✅ You enjoy the festival without stress

Want it all delivered to your doorstep? USM brings you a wide range of pooja items, festive sweets, and grocery combos — order now at United Supermarket’s homepage.

Final Word

Festivals bring joy. Don’t let last-minute shopping take that away.

✅ Use this checklist
✅ Order from a trusted local store
✅ Enjoy each celebration with peace of mind

???? This year, get everything you need — from raw rice to ready snacks — from United Supermarket and make every festival a little more special.