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 Kolkata for Ganapathi Homam
Ganapathi Homam is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Kolkata; 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 |
| Sun, 27 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 Kolkata
Ganapathi Homam in Kolkata
The homam is performed in your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Kolkata
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Belur Math
Areas we cover in and around Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Puja timings in Kolkata this week
Kolkata 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 | 05:48 AM | 04:53 PM | 08:35 AM – 09:58 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:49 AM | 04:53 PM | 03:30 PM – 04:53 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:53 PM | 07:13 AM – 08:35 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 02:07 PM – 03:30 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:51 AM | 04:52 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 12:44 PM – 02:07 PM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:22 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (this page) | ₹6,000 | Bengali |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹6,650 | Odia |
| Patna | ₹6,650 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapathi Homam cost in Kolkata?
Expect to pay from ₹6,000 in Kolkata — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. Kolkata 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 Bengali-speaking pandit for Ganapathi Homam in Kolkata?
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 Kolkata do you cover?
Most of Kolkata — for example Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.