Ganapathi Homam – Cost, Vidhi & Pandit Booking

What is Ganapathi Homam?

The pandit establishes the sacred fire and offers ahutis with the Ganapati moola mantra and the Ganapati Atharvasheersham, using the eight traditional offerings (ashtadravyam) — ghee, modakams, coconut, jaggery, sugarcane, flattened rice, sesame and banana.

Because Ganesha is worshipped first in every ritual, a Ganapathi homam is often the opening homam of a griha pravesh or business opening.

Benefits and best time for Ganapathi Homam

Benefits

Removes obstacles before new beginnings
Blessings for a new home, business or job
Success in education and career
Prosperity when performed as Lakshmi Ganapathi homam

When to perform

Early morning, before griha pravesh or a business opening
Vinayaka Chavithi and Sankashti Chaturthi
Birthdays and the start of a new job or project

Ganapathi Homam vidhi (step by step)

1Sankalpam and Ganapati pooja
2Kalasha sthapana and avahanam
3Agni pratishtapana in the homa kundam
4Ahutis with the Ganapati moola mantra and Atharvasheersham
5Offering of the ashtadravyam
6Purnahuti and harathi
7Prasadam and blessings

Ganapathi Homam samagri list

Homa kundam or bricks, samidha and ghee
Ashtadravyam: modakams, coconut, jaggery, sugarcane, flattened rice, sesame, banana and ghee
Durva grass and red flowers
Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves
Turmeric, kumkum and akshata
Fruits, camphor and incense

Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.

Ganapathi Homam across India’s traditions

Malayalam tradition

In Kerala the Maha Ganapathi homam at dawn with ashtadravyam is part of almost every new beginning, from housewarmings to business openings.

Tamil tradition

Tamil families often schedule the Ganapathi homam before sunrise on the day of grahapravesam or a new venture.

Telugu tradition

Telugu families usually begin gruhapravesam and business openings with a Ganapathi homam before the Vastu homam.

Book Ganapathi Homam in your city

Telangana

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Indore

Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)

Chandigarh

Bihar

Patna

Gujarat

West Bengal

Kolkata

Odisha

Bhubaneswar

Why book Ganapathi Homam with Rutviju

Verified pandits

Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.

Price shown upfront

Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.

Live pandit tracking

Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.

OTP-verified pooja

You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.

Your language, your tradition

Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.

Samagri made easy

Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.

How to book Ganapathi Homam

1
Choose Ganapathi Homam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Ganapathi Homam cost?

On Rutviju, Ganapathi Homam starts from ₹6,000 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.

How long does Ganapathi Homam take?

About 1.5 to 2.5 hours, performed by 1 to 2 pandits.

When is the best time for Ganapathi Homam?

Early morning, ideally before sunrise or at a muhurtham fixed by the pandit, especially on Chaturthi tithi.

Is Ganapathi Homam part of griha pravesh?

Yes, it is often the first homam of a housewarming, followed by Vastu and Navagraha homams.

Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Ganapathi Homam?

Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.

In which cities can I book Ganapathi Homam?

Ganapathi Homam can be booked in 46 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.