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 Kolkata
Lakshmi Pooja in Kolkata
Bengali homes perform Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on the full moon after Durga Puja, with alpana and khichuri bhog.
Well-known temples in and around Kolkata
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Belur Math
Areas we cover in and around Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Puja timings in Kolkata this week
Kolkata 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 | 05:48 AM | 04:53 PM | 08:35 AM – 09:58 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:49 AM | 04:53 PM | 03:30 PM – 04:53 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:53 PM | 07:13 AM – 08:35 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 02:07 PM – 03:30 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:51 AM | 04:52 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 12:44 PM – 02:07 PM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:22 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (this page) | ₹2,500 | Bengali |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹2,750 | Odia |
| Patna | ₹2,750 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lakshmi Pooja cost in Kolkata?
The starting dakshina in Kolkata is ₹2,500 for 1 pandit. Kolkata is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Bengali-speaking pandit for Lakshmi Pooja in Kolkata?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Kolkata do you cover?
Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia and the rest of Kolkata. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.