What is Ganesh Pooja?
Ganesh Pooja is the worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighneshwara), done before any new beginning — moving into a home, opening a business, buying a vehicle, starting studies — and every year on Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi). It takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit.
Next Chaturthi dates in Bengaluru for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Bengaluru; 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 |
Verified pandits for Ganesh Pooja in Bengaluru
These 3 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Ganesh Pooja. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
Ganesh Pooja in Bengaluru
Karnataka celebrates Gowri Habba the day before Ganesha Chaturthi, so many families book the pandit for the Swarna Gowri vratha and the Ganesha pooja together, with modaka and kadubu as naivedya.
Ganesha temples in and around Bengaluru
- Dodda Ganesha Temple, Basavanagudi
Areas we cover in and around Bengaluru
Puja timings in Bengaluru this week
Bengaluru timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Ganesh Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:50 PM | 09:11 AM – 10:37 AM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:50 PM | 04:24 PM – 05:50 PM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 07:45 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:24 PM | 11:41 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 12:05 PM – 01:31 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:50 PM | 01:31 PM – 02:57 PM | 11:42 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:50 PM | 10:39 AM – 12:05 PM | 11:42 AM – 12:28 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bengaluru
- 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
Ganesh Pooja price in Bengaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru (this page) | ₹2,100 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
| Chennai | ₹2,100 | Tamil |
| Hyderabad | ₹2,100 | Telugu |
| Anantapur | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Bengaluru?
The starting dakshina in Bengaluru is ₹2,100 for 1 pandit. Bengaluru is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. 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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Bengaluru?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Bengaluru do you cover?
Homes and offices across Bengaluru, including Whitefield, Koramangala, HSR Layout, Electronic City, Jayanagar and JP Nagar. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.