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Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh

Maha Shivaratri Puja in Machilipatnam

మహా శివరాత్రి పూజ · महाशिवरात्रि पूजा · மகா சிவராத்திரி பூஜை

No Rutviju pandit is based in Machilipatnam yet. You can still book Maha Shivaratri Puja: pick a date and pay a small advance, and our team arranges a verified Telugu purohit or refunds it to your wallet. It takes 2 hours (one prahar) or all four prahars at night with 1 pandit, dakshina from ₹3,900.

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What is Maha Shivaratri Puja?

Maha Shivaratri Puja is the night-long worship of Lord Shiva on Magha (Phalguna) Krishna Chaturdashi, with Rudrabhishekam, bilva archana and the four prahar poojas, while the family keeps the fast and jagaran.

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Maha Shivaratri Puja in Machilipatnam

Telugu families keep upavasam and jagarana, and many visit Srisailam, Vemulawada or Keesaragutta.

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 మహా శివరాత్రి పూజ కోసం ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను Rutviju ద్వారా ఇంటి నుంచే బుక్ చేసుకోండి — దక్షిణ ₹3,900 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 Maha Shivaratri Puja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.

DaySunriseSunsetRahu KalamAbhijit muhurtham
Mon, 2 Nov06:03 AM05:35 PM07:29 AM – 08:56 AM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Tue, 3 Nov06:03 AM05:35 PM02:42 PM – 04:08 PM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Wed, 4 Nov06:04 AM05:34 PM11:49 AM – 01:15 PM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Thu, 5 Nov06:04 AM05:34 PM01:15 PM – 02:41 PM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Fri, 6 Nov06:04 AM05:34 PM10:23 AM – 11:49 AM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Sat, 7 Nov06:05 AM05:33 PM08:57 AM – 10:23 AM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM
Sun, 8 Nov06:05 AM05:33 PM04:07 PM – 05:33 PM11:26 AM – 12:12 PM

Vrats and festival days ahead in Machilipatnam

  1. Thu, 5 Nov

    Rama Ekadashi

  2. Fri, 6 Nov

    Pradosh Vrat

  3. Sat, 7 Nov

    Masik Shivaratri

  4. Sun, 8 Nov

    Amavasya

  5. Fri, 13 Nov

    Vinayaka Chaturthi

  6. Fri, 20 Nov

    Devutthana Ekadashi

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Maha Shivaratri Puja: steps, samagri and best time

Maha Shivaratri Puja takes 2 hours (one prahar) or all four prahars at night with 1 pandit. The main samagri is shivalingam, milk, curd, honey, ghee and sugar, bilva leaves — 108 and dhatura, white flowers and vibhuti; your pandit shares the full list after booking. It is usually performed maha Shivaratri night (Magha Krishna Chaturdashi, amanta).

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Maha Shivaratri Puja price in Machilipatnam and nearby

CityStarting dakshinaLanguage
Machilipatnam (this page)₹3,900Telugu
Vijayawada₹3,900Telugu
Eluru₹3,900Telugu
Guntur₹3,900Telugu

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 Maha Shivaratri Puja cost in Machilipatnam?

The starting dakshina in Machilipatnam is ₹3,900 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Machilipatnam (the base price is ₹3,500 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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Maha Shivaratri Puja in Machilipatnam?

You can. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.

Which areas of Machilipatnam do you cover?

Most of Machilipatnam — for example Pedana, Gudivada, Avanigadda, Challapalli, Bantumilli and Mopidevi. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.

మచిలీపట్నంలో మహా శివరాత్రి పూజ ఖర్చు ఎంత?

Rutviju ద్వారా మచిలీపట్నంలో మహా శివరాత్రి పూజ దక్షిణ ₹3,900 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.

మచిలీపట్నంలో మహా శివరాత్రి పూజ 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.

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Last updated 2026-10-30