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 Pune
Durga Pooja in Pune
The pooja follows your family’s Navaratri traditions.
Devi temples in and around Pune
- Chaturshringi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
Puja timings in Pune this week
Pune 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 | 06:40 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:30 AM – 10:54 AM | 11:56 AM – 12:41 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:33 PM – 05:57 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:06 AM – 09:30 AM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:57 PM | 12:20 PM – 01:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:44 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:56 PM | 10:56 AM – 12:20 PM | 11:58 AM – 12:42 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Pune
- 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 Pune and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Pune (this page) | ₹6,500 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹6,500 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Durga Pooja cost in Pune?
Durga Pooja in Pune starts from ₹6,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. Pune is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Durga Pooja in Pune?
Yes — Marathi-speaking pandits are the norm in Pune. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Pune do you cover?
Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar and the rest of Pune. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.