Dhurba, more widely known as durva grass, is a small but essential part of many Hindu rituals in the UAE, most notably Ganesh Chaturthi, where blades of this grass are offered to Ganesha as one of the most important elements of the pooja. Despite its modest, unassuming look compared to the bright flowers around it, durva carries deep ritual significance, and many households consider a pooja incomplete without it during Ganesh worship specifically. Beyond this key use, small bunches are sometimes tucked into a thali alongside flowers and rice for other ceremonies as well. Because durva grass is thin and dries out quickly once cut, keep it lightly damp rather than fully dry, wrapping the blades loosely in a moist cloth or paper if it won't be used within a short time of arrival. Avoid storing it in a sealed plastic bag, since trapped moisture without airflow can cause the blades to turn slimy rather than simply wilt.

When selecting durva, look for blades that are a deep, even green with no yellowing at the tips, as these hold their colour and flexibility longest.

QuicKart sources dhurba fresh specifically around festival periods when demand rises and delivers it across the UAE at no extra cost, so this small but indispensable offering is never missing from the pooja table.