About Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is the worship of Lord Ganesha, Vighneshwara, the remover of obstacles, who is worshipped first before any new beginning. Families book it on Vinayaka Chavithi, on Sankashti Chaturthi, and before a griha pravesh, a wedding, a business opening, a new vehicle or exams.
When to book Ganesh Pooja
- Vinayaka Chavithi / Ganesh Chaturthi (Bhadrapada Shukla Chaturthi)
- Sankashti Chaturthi, every month
- Before griha pravesh, weddings, business openings and new vehicles
- Wednesdays, and before exams or a new job
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Ganesh Pooja samagri list
- Ganesha idol or picture (or turmeric for pasupu Ganapati)
- Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood paste
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric)
- Durva grass (garika) and red flowers / garlands
- Betel leaves and betel nuts
- Two coconuts and five kinds of fruit
- Modakams, laddoos or other sweets
- Incense sticks, camphor and a ghee lamp with cotton wicks
- Kalasham with water and mango leaves
- Panchamrutham (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar)
Verified pandits who perform Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja near you
Read the full guide to Ganesh Pooja — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost?
Ganesh Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹2,100 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.
Can Ganesh Pooja be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Ganesh Pooja for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Ganesh Pooja?
The samagri list for Ganesh Pooja has 10 items, shown on this page (Ganesha idol or picture (or turmeric for pasupu Ganapati), Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood paste, Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Ganesh Pooja?
14 verified pandits perform Ganesh Pooja on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.