Pandits available in Kochi
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Poojas and homams in Kochi
Most booked in Kochi
28 more poojas and homams
- Office & Shop Opening Pooja
- Navratri Puja
- Vijayadashami Puja
- Namakaranam
- Aksharabhyasam
- Upanayanam
- Seemantham
- Mundan Ceremony
- Birthday Pooja
- Engagement Ceremony
- Hindu Marriage
- Shashtipoorthi
- Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja
- Mangal Dosh Puja
- Pitru Dosh Puja
- Shraddham
- Sundarkand Path
- Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap
- Shani Shanti Puja
- Rahu Ketu Puja
- Gand Mool Shanti
- Diwali Lakshmi Puja
- Ayyappa Padi Pooja
- Maha Shivaratri Puja
- Santana Gopala Homam
- Swayamvara Parvathi Homam
- Makar Sankranti Puja
- Sri Rama Navami Puja
Pandit traditions in Kochi
Pandits follow Kerala temple traditions, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Malayalam. Muhurthams follow the Malayalam (Kollam era) calendar.
Well-known temples in and around Kochi
- Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple
- Sree Poornathrayeesa Temple, Tripunithura
- Ernakulathappan (Shiva) Temple
Areas we cover in Kochi
- Kakkanad
- Edappally
- Vyttila
- Aluva
- Tripunithura
- Kaloor
Rahu Kalam and Abhijit muhurtham in Kochi this week
For Kochi, from Sat, 14 Nov. Pandits avoid starting a pooja in Rahu Kalam; Abhijit muhurtham, around local noon, is good for most beginnings. Your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham for your date.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pandit cost in Kochi?
For the poojas on this page, pandit dakshina in Kochi starts from ₹1,500 and goes up to about ₹21,000 for larger homams (shorter pujas in the full catalogue can cost less), depending on the pooja, the number of pandits and samagri. The full bill is shown before you pay.
Are Malayalam-speaking pandits available in Kochi?
Malayalam is the usual language here; mantras are in Sanskrit. Choose a pandit by language when you book — each profile lists the languages they speak.
Which areas of Kochi do Rutviju pandits cover?
Kakkanad, Edappally, Vyttila, Aluva, Tripunithura and Kaloor, and nearby areas. Availability for your date is confirmed when you choose a slot.