What is Ayudha Pooja?
The tools are cleaned, decorated and marked with turmeric, kumkum and vibhuti, and worshipped as instruments of the goddess. An ash gourd with kumkum is broken to ward off the evil eye.
Benefits and best time for Ayudha Pooja
Benefits
- Success and safety in one’s work
- Protection of vehicles and machinery
- Gratitude for livelihood
When to perform
- Mahanavami (ninth day of Navaratri)
- Vijayadashami in some families
Ayudha Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Cleaning and decorating tools, vehicles and machines
- 2Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 3Durga and Saraswati pooja
- 4Marking tools with turmeric, kumkum and vibhuti
- 5Breaking an ash gourd with kumkum for drishti
- 6Harathi and prasadam
Ayudha Pooja samagri list
- Turmeric, kumkum and vibhuti
- Flowers and garlands
- Ash gourd and coconuts
- Lemons and camphor
- Fruits, puffed rice and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Ayudha Pooja across India’s traditions
Tamil tradition
In Tamil Nadu Ayudha Pooja and Saraswati Pooja are celebrated together on Mahanavami, with sundal and pori as prasadam.
Kannada tradition
Karnataka observes Ayudha pooja on Mahanavami during Dasara, with vehicles and tools decorated with flowers.
Telugu tradition
Telugu families observe Ayudha pooja on Mahanavami during Dasara, worshipping vehicles and tools.
Malayalam tradition
Kerala keeps books and tools for pooja (pooja veppu) on Durgashtami and takes them back on Vijayadashami.
Book Ayudha Pooja in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Why book Ayudha Pooja with Rutviju
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Ayudha Pooja
- 1
Choose Ayudha Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
- 4
On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ayudha Pooja cost?
On Rutviju, Ayudha Pooja starts from ₹5,400 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Ayudha Pooja take?
About 1 to 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
Can Ayudha Pooja be done at an office or factory?
Yes. The pandit can perform it at your office, shop or factory for machines, computers and vehicles.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Ayudha Pooja?
Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Ayudha Pooja?
Ayudha Pooja can be booked in 10 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati. Choose your city below for local details.