About New Vehicle Pooja
New Vehicle Pooja (Vahana Pooja) is performed when bringing home a new car, bike or commercial vehicle, praying for safe journeys. The vehicle is washed and decorated, and the priest performs Ganapathi puja, applies turmeric and kumkum, ties a sacred thread and breaks a coconut or lemons before its first drive. It is usually done on an auspicious day and time.
When to book New Vehicle Pooja
- On delivery day or at a muhurtham before the first drive
- Vijayadashami, Ugadi, Akshaya Tritiya or Dhanteras
- Ayudha pooja day, every year
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
New Vehicle Pooja samagri list
- Flowers and a garland for the vehicle
- Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood
- Coconut and four lemons
- Sacred thread
- Camphor and incense
- Fruits or sweets for prasadam
Verified pandits who perform New Vehicle Pooja
New Vehicle Pooja near you
Read the full guide to New Vehicle Pooja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does New Vehicle Pooja cost?
New Vehicle Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹1,500 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
What samagri is needed for New Vehicle Pooja?
The samagri list for New Vehicle Pooja has 6 items, shown on this page (Flowers and a garland for the vehicle, Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood, Coconut and four lemons and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform New Vehicle Pooja?
12 verified pandits perform New Vehicle Pooja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Alok Tripathi, Balram Purohit. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.