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.
Verified pandits who perform Ganapathi Homam
These 17 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Ganapathi Homam. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
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
- Hyderabad
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Nizamabad
- Khammam
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Yadagirigutta
- Nalgonda
- Suryapet
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Adilabad
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
- Machilipatnam
- Bhimavaram
- Amalapuram
- Anakapalli
- Narasaraopet
- Nandyal
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
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 — a verified pandit is suggested for you, or pick one by language and experience.
- 2
Pick a date and time and add your address; a muhurtham preference is optional.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking). On the day, track your pandit live and confirm arrival and completion with OTP codes.
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 99 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy. Choose your city below for local details.
Where can I book Ganapathi Homam near me?
Rutviju sends a verified pandit to your home in 99 cities, including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy. Set your location when booking to see the pandits who serve your area.