What is Ganapathi Homam?
Ganapathi Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Ganesha, performed at the start of a new home, business, job or project to remove obstacles, and on Vinayaka Chavithi and Sankashti Chaturthi. It takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours with 1 to 2 pandits.
Next Chaturthi dates in Kochi for Ganapathi Homam
Ganapathi Homam is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Kochi; book a few days ahead, as these days fill first.
| Date | Day | Tithi time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 27 Nov | Sankashti Chaturthi | Fri, 27 Nov, 09:49 AM – Sat, 28 Nov, 06:40 AM |
| Sun, 13 Dec | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Sat, 12 Dec, 02:07 PM – Sun, 13 Dec, 04:48 PM |
| Sat, 26 Dec | Sankashti Chaturthi | Sat, 26 Dec, 08:05 PM – Sun, 27 Dec, 05:14 PM |
| Mon, 11 Jan | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Mon, 11 Jan, 09:29 AM – Tue, 12 Jan, 11:30 AM |
| Mon, 25 Jan | Sankashti Chaturthi | Mon, 25 Jan, 08:11 AM – Tue, 26 Jan, 06:01 AM |
| Wed, 10 Feb | Vinayaka Chaturthi | Wed, 10 Feb, 02:20 AM – Thu, 11 Feb, 03:05 AM |
Pandits available for Ganapathi Homam in Kochi
Ganapathi Homam in Kochi
In Kerala the Maha Ganapathi homam at dawn with ashtadravyam is part of almost every new beginning, from housewarmings to business openings.
Well-known temples in and around Kochi
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
- Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura
- Ernakulathappan (Shiva) Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Puja timings in Kochi this week
Kochi timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Ganapathi Homam in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:32 PM – 06:00 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:38 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:10 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kochi
- 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
Ganapathi Homam price in Kochi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi (this page) | ₹6,650 | Malayalam |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹6,650 | Malayalam |
| Coimbatore | ₹6,650 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapathi Homam cost in Kochi?
The starting dakshina in Kochi is ₹6,650 for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Kochi (the base price is ₹6,000 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Malayalam-speaking pandit for Ganapathi Homam in Kochi?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Kochi do you cover?
Homes and offices across Kochi, including Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.