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 Pune for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Pune; 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 Pune
Ganesh Pooja in Pune
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 Pune
- Shreemant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple
- Kasba Ganpati
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
Puja timings in Pune this week
Pune 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 | 06:40 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:30 AM – 10:54 AM | 11:56 AM – 12:41 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:33 PM – 05:57 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:06 AM – 09:30 AM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:57 PM | 12:20 PM – 01:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:44 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:57 AM – 12:42 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:44 AM | 05:56 PM | 10:56 AM – 12:20 PM | 11:58 AM – 12:42 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Pune
- 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 Pune and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Pune (this page) | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
| Mumbai | ₹2,100 | Marathi |
| Hubballi | ₹2,350 | Kannada |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Pune?
Expect to pay from ₹2,100 in Pune — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Pune 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 Pune?
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 Pune do you cover?
Most of Pune — for example Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.