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 Madurai for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja 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 Ganesh Pooja in Madurai
Ganesh Pooja in Madurai
Tamil families offer kozhukattai and sundal, and many begin by reciting the Vinayagar Agaval or the Ganapathi Atharvasheersham.
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 Ganesh Pooja 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
Ganesh Pooja price in Madurai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Madurai (this page) | ₹2,350 | Tamil |
| Tiruchirappalli | ₹2,350 | Tamil |
| Coimbatore | ₹2,350 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Madurai?
The starting dakshina in Madurai is ₹2,350 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Madurai (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 Tamil-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Madurai?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
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.