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.
Ganesh puja around Tirupati and Kanipakam
The Varasiddhi Vinayaka temple at Kanipakam is within easy reach, so Ganesh worship here carries a strong local identity. Families often begin a new venture with a Ganesh puja at home and then visit Kanipakam for darshan.
Worth planning for
- Combine a home puja with a Kanipakam visit if you have time.
- Allow for traffic on the Chittoor road.
- Ask your pandit for a short puja on a working day.
Next Chaturthi dates in Tirupati for Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is traditionally done on Chaturthi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Tirupati; 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 |
Ganesh Pooja in Tirupati
Telugu homes follow the Vinayaka Chavithi vratha kalpam: Ganesha is worshipped with 21 kinds of leaves (ekavimshati patri), undrallu and kudumulu are offered, and the family reads the Syamantakopakhyanam before taking akshinthalu.
Well-known temples in and around Tirupati
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
- Srikalahasteeswara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Tirupati
- Tiruchanur
- Renigunta
- Chandragiri
- Srikalahasti
- Alipiri
- Tiruchanoor Road
తిరుపతిలో గణపతి పూజ — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹2,350 నుండి.
Puja timings in Tirupati this week
Tirupati 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 | 05:42 PM | 09:04 AM – 10:30 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 04:16 PM – 05:42 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 07:38 AM – 09:05 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 02:49 PM – 04:16 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 11:57 AM – 01:23 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 01:24 PM – 02:50 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 10:32 AM – 11:58 AM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Tirupati
- 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 Tirupati and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati (this page) | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Nellore | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
| Kadapa | ₹2,350 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ganesh Pooja cost in Tirupati?
Ganesh Pooja in Tirupati starts from ₹2,350 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Tirupati (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Ganesh Pooja in Tirupati?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Tirupati. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Tirupati do you cover?
Homes and offices across Tirupati, including Tiruchanur, Renigunta, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti, Alipiri and Tiruchanoor Road. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
తిరుపతిలో గణపతి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా తిరుపతిలో గణపతి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹2,350 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
తిరుపతిలో గణపతి పూజ చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Tiruchanur, Renigunta, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti సహా తిరుపతి అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.
Should I visit Kanipakam after a Ganesh puja?
It is a popular custom in the area, but not required.