What is Ayyappa Padi Pooja?
Ayyappa Padi Pooja is the worship of Lord Ayyappa on a decorated 18-step (padi) altar, with deeparadhana on each step, bhajans and harathi, held by Ayyappa devotees (swamis) during the Mandala season before their Sabarimala yatra.
Ayyappa Padi Pooja in Narasaraopet
Telugu Ayyappa swamis hold padi pooja at home or in the colony with bhajans late into the night, and break their vratham after the yatra.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Shiva temples in and around Narasaraopet
- Kotappakonda Trikoteswara Swamy Temple
- Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati
Areas we cover in and around Narasaraopet
- Chilakaluripet
- Vinukonda
- Sattenapalli
- Macherla
- Piduguralla
- Gurazala
నరసరావుపేటలో అయ్యప్ప పడి పూజ కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹8,950 నుండి. తేదీ, సమయం, చిరునామా ఇచ్చి ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించండి — మూడు దశల్లో బుకింగ్ పూర్తి.
Puja timings in Narasaraopet this week
Narasaraopet timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Ayyappa Padi Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:00 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:12 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:38 PM | 11:53 AM – 01:20 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:38 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:38 PM | 10:27 AM – 11:53 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:37 PM | 09:01 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:37 PM | 04:11 PM – 05:37 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:16 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Narasaraopet
- Thu, 5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi
- Fri, 6 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Sat, 7 Nov
Masik Shivaratri
- Sun, 8 Nov
Amavasya
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Ayyappa Padi Pooja: steps, samagri and best time
Ayyappa Padi Pooja takes 3 to 4 hours (evening) with 1 to 2 pandits. The main samagri is 18-step padi (wooden or decorated), ayyappa idol or picture, camphor, ghee and oil lamps and flowers and garlands for 18 steps; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed mandala season — Karthika to Makaram (mid-November to January).
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Ayyappa Padi Pooja →
Ayyappa Padi Pooja price in Narasaraopet and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Narasaraopet (this page) | ₹8,950 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹8,950 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹8,950 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹8,950 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Narasaraopet address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ayyappa Padi Pooja cost in Narasaraopet?
Expect to pay from ₹8,950 in Narasaraopet — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Narasaraopet (the base price is ₹8,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Ayyappa Padi Pooja in Narasaraopet?
Yes. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Narasaraopet do you cover?
Chilakaluripet, Vinukonda, Sattenapalli, Macherla, Piduguralla and Gurazala and the rest of Narasaraopet. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
నరసరావుపేటలో అయ్యప్ప పడి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా నరసరావుపేటలో అయ్యప్ప పడి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹8,950 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
నరసరావుపేటలో అయ్యప్ప పడి పూజ చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
నరసరావుపేటలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.