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 Kolkata
Good days and times for New Vehicle Pooja in the coming weeks, worked out for Kolkata 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, 18 Nov | Shatabhisha | 05:51 AM – 06:06 AM |
| Wed, 25 Nov | Rohini | 05:56 AM – 04:51 PM |
| Thu, 26 Nov | Mrigashira | 01:16 PM – 05:47 PM |
| Sun, 29 Nov | Pushya | 05:58 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Thu, 3 Dec | Hasta | Thu, 3 Dec, 09:24 AM – Fri, 4 Dec, 06:02 AM |
| Fri, 4 Dec | Hasta, Chitra | 06:02 AM – 11:45 PM |
Pandits available for New Vehicle Pooja in Kolkata
New Vehicle Pooja in Kolkata
The pandit follows your family’s custom for vehicle pooja.
Devi temples in and around Kolkata
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
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 New Vehicle 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
New Vehicle Pooja price in Kolkata and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (this page) | ₹1,500 | Bengali |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹1,700 | Odia |
| Patna | ₹1,700 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does New Vehicle Pooja cost in Kolkata?
The starting dakshina in Kolkata is ₹1,500 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 New Vehicle 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?
Most of Kolkata — for example Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.