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 Thiruvananthapuram for Ganapathi Homam
Ganapathi Homam is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Thiruvananthapuram; 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 Thiruvananthapuram
Ganapathi Homam in Thiruvananthapuram
In Kerala the Maha Ganapathi homam at dawn with ashtadravyam is part of almost every new beginning, from housewarmings to business openings.
Ganesha temples in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Kowdiar
- Vazhuthacaud
- Kazhakoottam
- Pattom
- Sasthamangalam
- Karamana
Puja timings in Thiruvananthapuram this week
Thiruvananthapuram 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:59 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:39 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 04:31 PM – 05:59 PM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 07:43 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 03:03 PM – 04:31 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 12:07 PM – 01:35 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 01:35 PM – 03:03 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 10:40 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Thiruvananthapuram
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram (this page) | ₹6,650 | Malayalam |
| Kochi | ₹6,650 | Malayalam |
| Madurai | ₹6,650 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganapathi Homam cost in Thiruvananthapuram?
The starting dakshina in Thiruvananthapuram is ₹6,650 for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Thiruvananthapuram (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 Thiruvananthapuram?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Thiruvananthapuram do you cover?
Kowdiar, Vazhuthacaud, Kazhakoottam, Pattom, Sasthamangalam and Karamana and the rest of Thiruvananthapuram. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.