What is Kedareswara Vratham?
Kedareswara Vratham (Kedara Gowri Vratham) is a Telugu family vratham to Lord Shiva as Kedareswara, observed on Deepavali Amavasya, in which Goddess Parvati is believed to have won her place as Ardhanareeswari.
Kedareswara Vratham in Machilipatnam
The vratham is a Telugu family tradition, kept every Deepavali Amavasya once a family takes it up.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Well-known temples in and around Machilipatnam
- Sri Panduranga Swamy Temple, Chilakalapudi
- Mopidevi Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple
- Srikakula Andhra Mahavishnu Temple
Areas we cover in and around Machilipatnam
- Pedana
- Gudivada
- Avanigadda
- Challapalli
- Bantumilli
- Mopidevi
మచిలీపట్నంలో కేదారేశ్వర వ్రతం కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹4,950 నుండి. తేదీ, సమయం, చిరునామా ఇచ్చి ఆన్‌లైన్‌లో చెల్లించండి — మూడు దశల్లో బుకింగ్ పూర్తి.
Puja timings in Machilipatnam this week
Machilipatnam timings from Mon, 2 Nov. Avoid starting Kedareswara Vratham in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 2 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 07:29 AM – 08:56 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Tue, 3 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:35 PM | 02:42 PM – 04:08 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Wed, 4 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:49 AM – 01:15 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Thu, 5 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:15 PM – 02:41 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Fri, 6 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:34 PM | 10:23 AM – 11:49 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sat, 7 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 08:57 AM – 10:23 AM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 8 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:07 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:26 AM – 12:12 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Machilipatnam
- Thu, 5 Nov
Rama Ekadashi
- Fri, 6 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Sat, 7 Nov
Masik Shivaratri
- Sun, 8 Nov
Amavasya
- Fri, 13 Nov
Vinayaka Chaturthi
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
Kedareswara Vratham: steps, samagri and best time
Kedareswara Vratham takes 2 to 3 hours with 1 pandit. The main samagri is kalasham and coconut, 21 adhirasams or other sweets, 21 fruits and 21 betel leaves and nuts and thread for the 21-knot thoram; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed deepavali Amavasya (Ashvija Amavasya).
Step-by-step vidhi, full samagri list and benefits of Kedareswara Vratham →
Kedareswara Vratham price in Machilipatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Machilipatnam (this page) | ₹4,950 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹4,950 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹4,950 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹4,950 | Telugu |
Book in three steps: choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time with your Machilipatnam address, and pay online — the full bill is shown before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kedareswara Vratham cost in Machilipatnam?
Expect to pay from ₹4,950 in Machilipatnam — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Machilipatnam (the base price is ₹4,500 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Kedareswara Vratham in Machilipatnam?
Yes. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Machilipatnam do you cover?
Pedana, Gudivada, Avanigadda, Challapalli, Bantumilli and Mopidevi and the rest of Machilipatnam. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
మచిలీపట్నంలో కేదారేశ్వర వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా మచిలీపట్నంలో కేదారేశ్వర వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹4,950 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
మచిలీపట్నంలో కేదారేశ్వర వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
మచిలీపట్నంలో ఇంకా Rutviju పురోహితులు లేరు. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్ చెల్లించి బుక్ చేస్తే మా బృందం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్‌కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.