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 Mangaluru for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mangaluru; 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 Mangaluru
Ganesh Pooja in Mangaluru
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.
Well-known temples in and around Mangaluru
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
- Mangaladevi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Puja timings in Mangaluru this week
Mangaluru 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 | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 12:16 PM – 01:42 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:42 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mangaluru
- 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 Mangaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru (this page) | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹2,100 | Kannada |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Mangaluru?
Ganesh Pooja in Mangaluru starts from ₹2,350 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Mangaluru (the base price is ₹2,100 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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Mangaluru?
Yes — Kannada-speaking pandits are the norm in Mangaluru. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Mangaluru do you cover?
Most of Mangaluru — for example Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal and Moodbidri. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.