What is New Vehicle Pooja?
New Vehicle Pooja (Vahana Pooja) blesses a new car, bike or commercial vehicle for safe journeys before it is driven. It takes 30 to 45 minutes with 1 pandit.
Next vehicle purchase muhurat dates in Kochi
Good days and times for New Vehicle Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Kochi from the panchangam (our method gives the same dates as Drik Panchang for 2026 and 2027). Your pandit confirms the final muhurtham with your family’s nakshatras when you book.
| Date | Nakshatra | Muhurat |
|---|---|---|
| Wed, 25 Nov | Rohini | 06:23 AM – 04:51 PM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 01:16 PM – 05:47 PM |
| Sun, 29 Nov | Pushya | 06:25 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 3 Dec | Hasta | Thu, 3 Dec, 09:24 AM – Fri, 4 Dec, 06:28 AM |
| Fri, 4 Dec | Hasta, Chitra | 06:28 AM – 11:45 PM |
| Sun, 6 Dec | Swati | 06:29 AM – 01:38 PM |
Pandits available for New Vehicle Pooja in Kochi
New Vehicle Pooja in Kochi
The pandit follows your family’s custom for vehicle pooja.
Devi temples in and around Kochi
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Puja timings in Kochi this week
Kochi timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting New Vehicle Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:42 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:19 AM | 06:00 PM | 04:32 PM – 06:00 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 03:05 PM – 04:32 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:20 AM | 06:00 PM | 12:10 PM – 01:37 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 01:38 PM – 03:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:21 AM | 06:00 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:10 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kochi
- 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
New Vehicle Pooja price in Kochi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kochi (this page) | ₹1,700 | Malayalam |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹1,700 | Malayalam |
| Coimbatore | ₹1,700 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does New Vehicle Pooja cost in Kochi?
Expect to pay from ₹1,700 in Kochi — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Kochi (the base price is ₹1,500 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 Malayalam-speaking pandit for New Vehicle Pooja in Kochi?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Kochi do you cover?
Most of Kochi — for example Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.