What is Lakshmi Pooja?
Lakshmi Pooja is the worship of Goddess Mahalakshmi, giver of wealth, prosperity and good fortune. It takes 1.5 to 2 hours with 1 pandit.
Pandits available for Lakshmi Pooja in Chennai
Lakshmi Pooja in Chennai
Tamil families worship Lakshmi on Fridays and during Deepavali, and many keep the Varalakshmi Nombu.
Lakshmi temples in and around Chennai
- Ashtalakshmi Temple, Besant Nagar
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Lakshmi Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- 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
Lakshmi Pooja price in Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹2,500 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹2,500 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹2,750 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lakshmi Pooja cost in Chennai?
Lakshmi Pooja in Chennai starts from ₹2,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Lakshmi Pooja in Chennai?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Chennai. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
Most of Chennai — for example T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.