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 Mumbai for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mumbai; 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 Mumbai
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Ganesh Pooja in Mumbai
In Maharashtra, Ganpati sthapana is done with the Atharvashirsha and modak naivedya, and the idol stays for 1½, 5, 7 or 10 days before visarjan.
Ganesha temples in and around Mumbai
- Shree Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi
Areas we cover in and around Mumbai
Puja timings in Mumbai this week
Mumbai 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 | 06:45 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:34 AM – 10:58 AM | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:46 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:36 PM – 06:00 PM | 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:46 AM | 06:00 PM | 08:10 AM – 09:35 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:47 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:12 PM – 04:36 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:47 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:48 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:48 AM | 05:59 PM | 01:48 PM – 03:12 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:59 PM | 11:00 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mumbai
- 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 Mumbai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai (this page) | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
| Pune | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
| Nagpur | ₹2,350 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Mumbai?
Expect to pay from ₹2,100 in Mumbai — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Mumbai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Mumbai?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Mumbai do you cover?
Andheri, Borivali, Thane, Powai, Dadar and Chembur and the rest of Mumbai. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.