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If you sit down for pooja every morning, you already know the truth: the mat matters far more than most people think. A thin, slippery aasan leaves your knees aching halfway through the aarti, while a good one lets you sit still, breathe easy and actually focus on the prayer instead of shifting around looking for a comfortable spot. The best pooja mats for home use are soft enough for long sittings, grippy enough to stay put on marble and tile, easy to fold away after the morning ritual, and pretty enough to belong in your home mandir — and our top pick, the Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat at ₹148*, ticks all four boxes for less than the cost of a family breakfast out.
We compared velvet aasans, cotton dhurries, silk altar cloths, kusha grass mats and thick cotton-filled meditation cushions sold on Amazon.in, looking at real buyer feedback, material quality, size, grip, washability and value for money. Below you will find six mats we would happily put in our own pooja rooms, a quick comparison table, a plain-English buying guide, and answers to the questions Indian families actually ask before buying — from which size fits a small mandir corner to whether a velvet aasan can survive a wash.
Sale alert: The Amazon Great Indian Festival sale is live now, so several of the mats below are showing festival pricing. Prices move fast during a live sale, so tap through to confirm the live price before you buy — the price you see on Amazon is the price that counts.
A note on prices and stock: Amazon.in currently limits automated access, so live stock could not be re-verified for every pick in this guide. Every price marked with * is a research-time snapshot — please tap through to confirm the live price and availability on Amazon before ordering. None of the mats below was showing as unavailable in the listings we checked, but festival-season stock changes quickly.
At a Glance — Our Top Pooja Mat Picks
Short on time? These are the three mats we would buy first:
- 🏆 Best Overall — Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat — Soft velvet, traditional rangoli print, grippy enough for marble floors. ₹148* (M.R.P. ₹499*)
- 💰 Best Budget — BENAVJI Velvet Floral Printed Asana Rug, Pack of 2 — Two pretty floral mats with a tassel border for the price of one ordinary mat. ₹134* (M.R.P. ₹599*)
- 💎 Best Cushioned — AAZEEM Cotton-Filled Meditation Mat — A thick cotton-filled zabuton-style cushion for knees that complain during long sittings. ₹750* (M.R.P. ₹2,999*)
Key Takeaways
- Velvet wins for everyday pooja. Soft under the knees, warm on cold marble, and available in traditional reds and maroons that suit a home mandir — four of our six picks are velvet for exactly this reason.
- Size matters more than brand. A 2×2 ft square suits one person in a mandir corner; a 70×110 cm rectangle suits taller sitters and anyone who likes to stretch their legs out during long chanting sessions.
- Packs of 2 or 4 are the smart buy for families. Morning pooja is rarely a solo affair — a pack costs little more than a single mat and covers couples, parents and guests.
- Kusha grass is the traditional choice, velvet is the comfortable one. Kusha (darbha) grass carries deep ritual significance, but it is firmer and thinner — keep one for special rituals and a velvet mat for daily use.
- Check the backing before you buy. A non-slip or rubberised backing is what keeps a mat from sliding across polished tile mid-aarti — and it is the single most common complaint in buyer reviews when it is missing.
- Expect to pay ₹134* to ₹750*. Good pooja mats are genuinely affordable; above ₹750* you are paying for thickness and cushioning, not for a better prayer experience.
How We Choose
Every mat in this guide passed the same six checks before it made the list:
Comfort for long sittings. A pooja mat has to stay comfortable through a full morning ritual — aarti, chanting, meditation — not just the first five minutes. We favoured plush velvet, cotton filling and cushioning over thin decorative cloths.
Grip on Indian floors. Most Indian homes have marble, granite or vitrified tile, and a mat that slides is worse than no mat at all. We looked for non-slip backing, rubberised grips or enough weight to stay put.
Right size for real mandirs. Home mandirs are often a corner, a shelf nook or a small room — not a hall. We shortlisted sizes that fit real spaces, from compact 2×2 ft squares to 70×110 cm rectangles, and said so plainly for each pick.
Material honesty. Velvet should feel like velvet, cotton should be cotton, and kusha grass should actually be kusha grass. We read buyer reviews for material complaints and dropped anything repeatedly described as thin, papery or nothing like its photos.
Easy care. Pooja mats collect kumkum, flowers, agarbatti ash and the occasional ghee drip. We favoured mats that can be shaken out, spot-cleaned or hand-washed without falling apart.
Honest value. A pooja mat is a small purchase, but the price still has to make sense. We compared each mat’s price against its M.R.P. and against similar mats, and we never recommend a mat just because it is expensive.
Compare the Best Pooja Mats for Home
Here is the whole shortlist at a glance — tap any image or title to check the live price on Amazon.
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Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat Soft velvet square aasan with a traditional rangoli print — our best overall pick.
Price: ₹148* (M.R.P. ₹499*) |
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COZY FURNISH Velvet Pooja Asan Mat, Pack of 2 (Yellow) Two plush yellow velvet aasans for couples and family pooja — great value per mat.
Price: ₹284* (M.R.P. ₹999*) |
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Kuber Industries Set of 4 Traditional Asana for Puja (Red & Maroon) Four matching velvet asanas with non-slip backing — one for every member of the family.
Price: ₹469* (M.R.P. ₹479*) |
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AAZEEM Meditation Mat — Cotton-Filled Zabuton (Grey) A thick cotton-filled floor cushion that treats knees kindly during long sittings.
Price: ₹750* (M.R.P. ₹2,999*) |
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Bhakti2Shakti Handmade Kusha Grass Pooja Aasan (2 Pieces) Sacred kusha grass aasan, handmade — the traditional seat for rituals and meditation.
Price: ₹199* (M.R.P. ₹399*) |
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BENAVJI Velvet Traditional Floral Printed Asana Rug, Pack of 2 Two floral velvet mats with a decorative tassel border — the cheapest way to dress up a mandir.
Price: ₹134* (M.R.P. ₹599*) |
Prices marked * are research-time snapshots — tap through to confirm the live price and availability on Amazon before ordering.
Best Overall
1. Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat
- Price: ₹148* (M.R.P. ₹499*)
- Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (295 ratings)
- Material: Velvet
- Size: 62 x 62 x 1 cm square
- Design: Multicolour rangoli print
- Set contents: 1 prayer mat
- Care: Shake out daily; spot-clean or gentle hand wash
Best Overall: This is the mat we would buy first, and the reason is simple — it gets everything right at a price that feels almost too low. The velvet is genuinely soft under the knees, not the thin, papery stuff that some budget mats pass off as velvet, and the rangoli print in warm multicolours looks right at home in front of a brass diya or a wall-mounted mandir. At 62 x 62 cm it fits a single sitter comfortably in a mandir corner without eating up the whole room, and at ₹148* it costs less than a single takeaway meal. The 4.3-star rating across nearly three hundred buyers backs up what the listing promises: a comfortable, good-looking daily pooja mat that does not demand a second thought.
It is not perfect, and honesty demands saying so. One centimetre of velvet is cushioning, not a mattress — if you sit cross-legged for an hour of chanting every morning, your knees will still feel the floor by the end, and this is where a thicker option like the AAZEEM cushion below earns its keep. The multicolour print also means it will not suit a strictly monochrome or minimalist pooja corner. But for the daily morning ritual that most Indian families actually do — fifteen to thirty minutes of prayer, aarti and a quiet moment before the day starts — this is the sweet spot of comfort, looks and price, and it is the mat we recommend to most readers.
How to use it: Lay it flat in front of your mandir or pooja shelf with the rangoli pattern facing up, and give it a quick shake each morning to clear overnight dust and stray flower petals. Keep it in the pooja room rather than folded in a cupboard — velvet creases if stored folded for weeks, and a mat that lives in its place gets used every day. Pair it with a small brass diya and a bell for a complete morning setup; our guide to the best pooja bells for home will help you pick a bell that matches the mood. Read our full guide to pooja essentials for home to build out the rest of your prayer corner around it.
Best Value Pack
2. COZY FURNISH Velvet Pooja Asan Mat, Pack of 2 (Yellow)
- Price: ₹284* (M.R.P. ₹999*)
- Rating: 8.2 out of 10 on price-tracking data (619 reviews)
- Material: Velvet
- Size: 24 x 24 in (60 x 60 cm) each
- Design: Plain yellow velvet
- Set contents: 2 velvet aasans
- Care: Shake out daily; spot-clean stains; gentle hand wash
Best Value Pack: Morning pooja in most Indian homes is a two-person affair — husband and wife, parent and child, or two elders sitting side by side — and buying two matching mats separately always costs more than buying a pack. This COZY FURNISH set solves that neatly: two plush yellow velvet aasans for ₹284*, which works out to ₹142* a mat, cheaper than our Best Overall pick per piece. Yellow is a thoughtful colour choice too — it is auspicious, it photographs beautifully during festivals, and it hides turmeric and kumkum marks far better than white or cream ever will. With 619 reviews behind it, this is one of the most-bought pooja mats on Amazon.in, and the feedback is consistent: soft, well-stitched, and good value.
The honest caveats are small but worth knowing. The mats are plain — no print, no border, no tassels — so if you want your mandir to look dressed up for a festival, you will need to add a decorative cloth or a rangoli around them. Yellow also fades if left in direct sunlight, so keep these in the pooja room rather than on a sunny balcony. And like most flat velvet mats, there is no thick foam layer here; comfort is good for daily sittings of twenty to thirty minutes, but not for an hour-long meditation session. For a family buying its first proper pooja mats, though, this pack is the most sensible money you will spend.
How to use it: Place the two mats side by side in front of the mandir, leaving a small gap so each person has elbow room for aarti. The yellow colour pairs beautifully with marigolds and a brass diya — see our guide to the best brass diyas for Diwali for diyas that match this shade. Keep the second mat handy for guests during festivals, when the pooja room suddenly has twice as many people in it. For the full setup, read our pooja essentials guide.
Best for Families
3. Kuber Industries Set of 4 Traditional Asana for Puja (Red & Maroon)
- Price: ₹469* (M.R.P. ₹479*)
- Rating: 8.2 out of 10 on price-tracking data
- Material: Velvet
- Size: 60 x 60 cm each
- Design: Traditional, red and maroon
- Set contents: 4 velvet asanas
- Care: Shake out daily; spot-clean; gentle hand wash
Best for Families: Festivals turn a quiet morning pooja into a full-house affair — grandparents, parents, children and the odd guest all want a seat in front of the mandir, and a single mat suddenly looks very lonely. This set of four matching velvet asanas in classic red and maroon is built for exactly that moment. Each mat is 60 x 60 cm, big enough for an adult to sit cross-legged comfortably, and the non-slip backing is the detail that matters most: four mats sliding around on polished marble during aarti is chaos, and these stay put. At ₹469* for four, you are paying about ₹117* a mat, which is the best per-mat price in this guide outside the budget pick.
Two things to know before you buy. First, the discount here is tiny — ₹469* against an M.R.P. of ₹479* — so do not buy this expecting a festival bargain; you are paying for the set, not for a deal. Second, red and maroon are the traditional choice, which means they look perfect in a classic mandir and slightly out of place in a stark modern interior. If your pooja corner is all white marble and brushed steel, the yellow COZY FURNISH pack or the plain grey AAZEEM cushion will blend in better. But for a traditional Indian family pooja room, this set is the one that gets pulled out every festival and never disappoints.
How to use it: Stack the four mats neatly beside the mandir when not in use — they are thin enough to pile without toppling — and lay them out in a row or a square for family pooja. The non-slip backing works best on clean, dry tile, so wipe the floor before a big festival gathering. During weddings and house-warming poojas, these four mats cover the immediate family while guests use the spare; our wall-mounted mandir guide shows how to arrange a small mandir so four people can sit comfortably in front of it. Also see our agarbatti holders guide to keep incense ash off your new mats.
Best Cushioned
4. AAZEEM Meditation Mat — Cotton-Filled Zabuton (Grey)
- Price: ₹750* (M.R.P. ₹2,999*)
- Rating: Check the live Amazon listing for the latest rating
- Material: Cotton fill, cotton cover
- Size: 24 x 34 in rectangular floor cushion
- Design: Plain grey zabuton-style cushion
- Set contents: 1 meditation mat
- Care: Spot-clean; air out in shade; keep dry
Best Cushioned: Let us be blunt: if your knees hurt during pooja, the problem is not your devotion, it is your mat. Thin velvet on hard marble is fine for fifteen minutes and miserable for an hour, and this cotton-filled zabuton is the fix. It is a proper floor cushion — thick, soft, and large enough at 24 x 34 inches to support crossed legs, kneeling, or a full meditation posture — and the cotton fill breathes in a way foam never does, which matters in Indian summers. The plain grey cover is calm and modern, the kind of thing that looks equally at home in a pooja room and a meditation corner, and at ₹750* against an M.R.P. of ₹2,999* it is the most heavily discounted pick in this guide.
The trade-offs are real, so weigh them. A thick cushion does not fold flat like a velvet mat — it needs a corner to live in, and it is too bulky to tuck behind a mandir door. Grey is elegant but shows kumkum and turmeric marks more than red or maroon would, so keep it away from the aarti thali if you are particular about stains. And at ₹750* it is the most expensive mat here, which is hard to justify if your sittings are short. But if you meditate daily, chant for long stretches, or have elders in the house whose knees deserve kindness, this is the single best upgrade you can make to a home pooja setup — comfort is not a luxury when it is what keeps you sitting still.
How to use it: Place the cushion on the floor where you sit, with the long side facing the mandir, and sit cross-legged or kneel on it — the cotton fill moulds to your posture within a minute or two. Use it as a base layer under a velvet aasan on festival days, when sittings run long and the whole family is on the floor. Air it out in the shade once a week to keep the cotton fresh, and never machine-wash it — spot-clean only. If you are building a dedicated meditation corner, our wall-mounted mandir guide has ideas for arranging a calm, compact prayer space around a cushion like this.
Best Traditional
5. Bhakti2Shakti Handmade Kusha Grass Pooja Aasan (2 Pieces)
- Price: ₹199* (M.R.P. ₹399*)
- Rating: Check the live Amazon listing for the latest rating
- Material: Natural kusha (darbha) grass, handmade
- Size: Traditional sitting aasan (check listing for exact size)
- Design: Natural woven grass
- Set contents: 2 kusha grass mats
- Care: Keep dry; brush off dust; do not wash
Best Traditional: Kusha grass — darbha, as it is called in Sanskrit — has been the seat of prayer in Indian homes for longer than anyone can remember. Scriptures describe it as a purifier, and generations of families have kept a kusha aasan for rituals, shradh ceremonies and serious meditation, even when velvet mats took over daily use. This handmade pair from Bhakti2Shakti keeps that tradition alive at a modest ₹199* for two mats: natural woven grass, lightweight, easy to roll up and store, and carrying a quiet authenticity that no factory velvet can match. If your family follows traditional practice, or if you want a dedicated mat for special rituals rather than everyday sitting, this is the right buy.
Honesty requires a caveat, because kusha grass is not for everyone. It is firmer and thinner than velvet, so a long sitting on a hard floor will test your knees — keep a velvet mat underneath on days when the ritual runs long. A few buyers have also reported that the size and grass quality varied from what they expected, with one noting the mat felt more like ordinary woven grass than the darbha they remembered from home. That is the risk with any handmade natural product, and it is worth checking the listing photos and recent reviews carefully before ordering. Think of this as a ritual mat, not an everyday comfort mat, and it will serve you well.
How to use it: Unroll the kusha aasan on the floor in front of the mandir for rituals, meditation and chanting, and use it on its own or layered over a velvet mat for extra comfort. Keep it dry at all times — never wash it, just brush off dust and flower petals after use — and store it rolled, not folded, so the grass does not crack. Many families keep one kusha mat reserved for the person performing the pooja and use velvet mats for everyone else. For the rest of your ritual setup, see our pooja essentials guide and our agarbatti holders guide.
Best Budget
6. BENAVJI Velvet Traditional Floral Printed Asana Rug, Pack of 2
- Price: ₹134* (M.R.P. ₹599*)
- Rating: Check the live Amazon listing for the latest rating
- Material: Velvet with floral print
- Size: Standard aasan size (check listing for exact size)
- Design: Floral print with decorative tassel border
- Set contents: 2 velvet mats
- Care: Shake out daily; spot-clean; gentle hand wash
Best Budget: At ₹134* for two mats — ₹67* each — this is the cheapest way to put a proper pooja mat in front of your mandir, and it does not look cheap. The floral print is bright and traditional, the tassel border adds a festive touch that plain mats lack, and the anti-skid base addresses the one complaint that ruins most budget mats. For a first home, a rented flat, a hostel room with a small pooja shelf, or a family that needs spares for festival guests, this pack is genuinely hard to beat on value. It is also the best choice if you are buying mats as a gift — two pretty mats in festive colours feel generous at a price that is anything but.
Keep expectations honest at this price. The velvet is lighter than the Kuber or COZY FURNISH mats, so it will feel thinner under the knees, and the floral print — while cheerful — is a matter of taste; it suits a festive mandir and clashes with a minimalist one. The tassel border is decorative, not structural, and may fray with rough handling or machine washing, so hand-wash gently and air-dry. But none of that changes the core verdict: for the money, this is a lot of mat, and if your budget is tight or you need mats for guests who visit twice a season, buy this pack and spend the savings on flowers and diyas instead.
How to use it: Lay the mats out with the tassel border facing the room so the fringe shows — it frames the sitting area nicely during festivals. Keep one in the pooja room and one spare for guests, or use both side by side for couple pooja. The bright floral print pairs well with marigold torans and brass diyas; our brass diyas guide has matching options. For a complete prayer corner on a budget, start with this pack and our pooja essentials guide.
More Picks We Checked Out
These three mats did not make the main shortlist, but they are worth a look if your needs are specific:
- Kuber Industries Set of 4 Traditional Asana, Maroon — ₹389* (M.R.P. ₹399*) — The same family set as our third pick, in a single deep maroon instead of red-and-maroon mix. A good alternative if you prefer one uniform colour across all four mats.
- CRAFT OF INDIA River Grass Foldable Cushion Mat, 3×6 ft (Blue) — ₹1,199* (M.R.P. ₹1,850*) — A large foldable korai grass mat with 15 mm soft foam and a cotton cover. Overkill for one person, but excellent for group sittings, satsangs and festival gatherings where several people sit on the floor together.
- BSB HOME Prayer Aasan Velvet Mat, 70×110 cm (Maroon & Blue) — A long rectangular velvet mat for taller sitters who find 2×2 ft squares cramped. Check the live listing for the current price, which varies by colour and size.
How to Choose the Right Pooja Mat for Your Home
A pooja mat is a small purchase, but the wrong one nags at you every single morning. These are the questions to answer before you buy.
Which material is best for daily pooja?
Velvet is the best all-rounder for daily pooja: soft on the knees, warm on cold floors, easy to shake clean, and available in traditional colours that suit a mandir. Cotton dhurries are lighter and more breathable, which suits hot weather and homes where the mat is folded away after every use, but they offer less cushioning. Silk looks beautiful as an altar cloth but is too slippery and delicate to sit on — keep silk for covering the chowki, not for sitting. Kusha grass is the traditional ritual choice, best kept for special ceremonies and meditation rather than everyday comfort. If you buy only one mat, buy velvet.
What size pooja mat should I buy?
For one person sitting cross-legged in a mandir corner, a 2×2 ft (60×60 cm) square is the standard and the right choice — it fits small spaces and is easy to store. If you are tall, like to stretch your legs out, or sit for long chanting sessions, step up to a 70×110 cm rectangle, which gives your legs room without forcing you to sit half on the floor. For couples and families, buy a pack of 2 or 4 matching squares rather than one large mat — each person gets their own space, and the mats stack neatly when not in use. Measure your mandir floor before ordering: a mat that overlaps the skirting or crowds the diya stand is a daily annoyance.
Velvet, cotton or kusha grass — how do they compare?
Velvet wins on comfort and warmth, cotton wins on breathability and washability, and kusha grass wins on tradition. Velvet feels plush and looks festive, but it attracts dust and needs regular shaking. Cotton is lighter, folds flat, and survives hand-washing better, but it is thinner and less kind to knees. Kusha grass is firm, natural and ritually significant, but it is the least comfortable of the three and must never be washed. Most Indian families end up owning two types: a velvet mat for daily use and a kusha mat for rituals. That combination covers every kind of pooja without compromise.
How do I stop my pooja mat from slipping on marble or tile?
Buy a mat with a non-slip or rubberised backing — it is the single most effective fix, and both the Kuber set of four and the BENAVJI pack in this guide have one. If your mat has no grip, place a thin rubber shelf liner or a yoga mat underneath it; both cost very little and work immediately. Keep the floor clean and dry under the mat, because dust and moisture defeat even good backing. And avoid silk or satin mats for sitting: they look lovely on the chowki and slide everywhere on the floor.
Can I wash a velvet pooja mat?
Most velvet pooja mats should be hand-washed gently in cold water with mild detergent, then air-dried in the shade — never machine-washed on a harsh cycle and never tumble-dried, or the pile will flatten and the edges will fray. In practice, daily shaking and occasional spot-cleaning with a damp cloth is enough for months at a time, since pooja mats do not face the dirt a doormat does. Treat kumkum and turmeric marks quickly with a dab of mild soap before they set. Cotton mats are more forgiving and can usually handle a gentle machine cycle; kusha grass mats must never be washed at all — just brush them clean and keep them dry.
Which colour is best for a pooja mat?
Red and maroon are the classic choices — auspicious, traditional, and forgiving of kumkum and turmeric marks — which is why most of the mats in this guide come in those shades. Yellow is equally auspicious and hides turmeric stains better than any other colour, making it a practical pick for daily use. Multicolour rangoli prints look festive and suit a decorated mandir, while plain grey or beige suits modern, minimalist prayer corners. Avoid white and very pale colours: they look serene for a week and stained forever after. Whatever you choose, keep the mat’s colour in harmony with your mandir — a clash of bright patterns in a small pooja corner is distracting during prayer.
The Verdict
Vertu India’s top pick is the Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat at ₹148*. It is soft, well-made, the right size for a real Indian mandir corner, and priced so reasonably that there is no reason to keep sitting on a bare floor or a folded bedsheet. Buy it first, use it tomorrow morning, and you will wonder why you waited.
If pooja is a family affair, buy the COZY FURNISH Pack of 2 at ₹284* instead — two matching yellow velvet mats for less than the cost of one ordinary mat elsewhere, and the yellow hides turmeric marks beautifully. And if your knees ache during long sittings, spend the extra on the AAZEEM Cotton-Filled Meditation Mat at ₹750*: a thick cushion is not an indulgence, it is what lets you sit still long enough for the prayer to matter. Whatever you choose, pick a mat today — the best pooja mat is the one you actually sit on every morning.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best pooja mat for daily use at home?
A velvet aasan in a 2×2 ft (60×60 cm) square is the best choice for daily pooja at home — it is soft on the knees, warm on marble floors, easy to clean, and available in traditional reds and maroons. Our top pick is the Kuber Industries Rangoli Square Velvet Prayer Mat at ₹148*, which balances comfort, size and price better than any other mat we compared.
What size should a pooja mat be?
A 2×2 ft (60×60 cm) square suits one person sitting cross-legged, which covers most home mandirs. Taller sitters and anyone who sits for long chanting sessions should choose a 70×110 cm rectangle instead. For families, buy a pack of 2 or 4 matching squares so everyone has their own seat.
Are velvet pooja mats washable?
Yes, but gently: hand-wash velvet pooja mats in cold water with mild detergent and air-dry them in the shade. Avoid machine washing on harsh cycles and never tumble-dry, or the velvet pile will flatten. Daily shaking and spot-cleaning is usually enough between washes.
What is a kusha grass mat used for?
A kusha (darbha) grass mat is the traditional seat for Hindu rituals, meditation and chanting — scriptures describe kusha grass as a purifier, and it has been used as a prayer seat for generations. It is firmer and thinner than velvet, so most families keep one for special rituals and use a velvet mat for daily pooja. Never wash a kusha mat; brush it clean and keep it dry.
How much should I spend on a pooja mat?
Good pooja mats for home use cost between ₹134* and ₹750*. Budget velvet mats in packs of two start around ₹134*, solid daily-use velvet mats cost ₹148* to ₹469*, and thick cotton-filled meditation cushions cost around ₹750*. Above ₹750* you are paying for thickness and cushioning rather than a better prayer experience.
Can I use a pooja mat for meditation and yoga?
Yes — a pooja mat works well for meditation, chanting and gentle floor yoga, especially a thicker option like the AAZEEM cotton-filled mat. For active yoga with standing poses, a dedicated yoga mat with more grip is a better choice, but for seated meditation a pooja mat is ideal. Many families use the same mat for morning pooja and evening meditation.