What is Durga Pooja?
Durga Pooja is the worship of Goddess Durga, who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, for protection, strength and victory of good over evil. It takes 2 to 3 hours at home with 1 to 2 pandits.
Pandits available for Durga Pooja in Chennai
Durga Pooja in Chennai
The pooja follows your family’s Navaratri traditions.
Well-known temples in and around Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Durga Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Durga Pooja price in Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹6,500 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹6,500 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹7,200 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Durga Pooja cost in Chennai?
Expect to pay from ₹6,500 in Chennai — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Durga Pooja in Chennai?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
Homes and offices across Chennai, including T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.