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 Bhubaneswar for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Bhubaneswar; 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 Ganesh Pooja in Bhubaneswar
Ganesh Pooja in Bhubaneswar
Odia families worship Ganesha at the start of every ceremony, and students seek his blessings at the Ganesh Puja held in schools.
Well-known temples in and around Bhubaneswar
- Lingaraj Temple
- Mukteswara Temple
- Shri Jagannath Temple, Puri
Areas we cover in and around Bhubaneswar
- Patia
- Saheed Nagar
- Nayapalli
- Khandagiri
- Chandrasekharpur
- Cuttack
- Puri
Puja timings in Bhubaneswar this week
Bhubaneswar 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 | 05:55 AM | 05:07 PM | 08:43 AM – 10:07 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:53 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:07 PM | 03:43 PM – 05:07 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:56 AM | 05:06 PM | 07:20 AM – 08:44 AM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:57 AM | 05:06 PM | 02:19 PM – 03:42 PM | 11:09 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:55 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:58 AM | 05:06 PM | 12:55 PM – 02:19 PM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:59 AM | 05:06 PM | 10:09 AM – 11:32 AM | 11:10 AM – 11:54 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bhubaneswar
- 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 Bhubaneswar and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bhubaneswar (this page) | ₹2,350 | Odia |
| Kolkata | ₹2,100 | Bengali |
| Visakhapatnam | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Bhubaneswar?
The starting dakshina in Bhubaneswar is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Bhubaneswar (the base price is ₹2,100 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 Odia-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Bhubaneswar?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Bhubaneswar do you cover?
Homes and offices across Bhubaneswar, including Patia, Saheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Khandagiri, Chandrasekharpur and Cuttack. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.