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 Madurai for Ganapathi Homam
Ganapathi Homam is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Madurai; 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 Madurai
Ganapathi Homam in Madurai
Tamil families often schedule the Ganapathi homam before sunrise on the day of grahapravesam or a new venture.
Well-known temples in and around Madurai
- Meenakshi Amman Temple
- Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple
- Azhagar Kovil
Areas we cover in and around Madurai
- Anna Nagar (Madurai)
- KK Nagar
- Thiruparankundram
- Tallakulam
- Villapuram
Puja timings in Madurai this week
Madurai 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:52 PM | 09:07 AM – 10:34 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 04:25 PM – 05:52 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:25 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:52 PM | 07:40 AM – 09:07 AM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:25 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 12:03 PM – 01:30 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:52 PM | 01:30 PM – 02:58 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:52 PM | 10:36 AM – 12:03 PM | 11:40 AM – 12:26 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Madurai
- 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 Madurai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai (this page) | ₹6,650 | Tamil |
| Tiruchirappalli | ₹6,650 | Tamil |
| Coimbatore | ₹6,650 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapathi Homam cost in Madurai?
Ganapathi Homam in Madurai starts from ₹6,650 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Madurai (the base price is ₹6,000 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Ganapathi Homam in Madurai?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Madurai. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Madurai do you cover?
Homes and offices across Madurai, including Anna Nagar (Madurai), KK Nagar, Thiruparankundram, Tallakulam and Villapuram. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.