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 Surat
Lakshmi Pooja in Surat
Gujarati businesses perform Chopda pujan on Diwali — Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped with new account books and the year begins on Bestu Varas.
Well-known temples in and around Surat
- Ambika Niketan Temple
- ISKCON Surat
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat
Areas we cover in and around Surat
- Adajan
- Vesu
- Varachha
- Piplod
- Katargam
- Athwa
Puja timings in Surat this week
Surat 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 | 06:48 AM | 05:57 PM | 09:36 AM – 10:59 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:34 PM – 05:57 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:13 AM – 09:36 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:10 PM – 04:33 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:47 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:47 PM – 03:10 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 11:01 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Surat
- 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 Surat and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Surat (this page) | ₹2,750 | Gujarati |
| Ahmedabad | ₹2,500 | Gujarati |
| Mumbai | ₹2,500 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Lakshmi Pooja cost in Surat?
The starting dakshina in Surat is ₹2,750 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Surat (the base price is ₹2,500 in the metro cities). 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 Gujarati-speaking pandit for Lakshmi Pooja in Surat?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Surat do you cover?
Adajan, Vesu, Varachha, Piplod, Katargam and Athwa and the rest of Surat. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.