Pandits available in Kolkata
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Poojas and homams in Kolkata
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35 more poojas and homams
- Annaprashana
- Office & Shop Opening Pooja
- Sudarshana Homam
- Chandi Homam
- Mahalakshmi Homam
- Ayush Homam
- Durga Pooja
- Navratri Puja
- Vijayadashami Puja
- Saraswati Pooja
- Namakaranam
- Upanayanam
- Seemantham
- Mundan Ceremony
- Birthday Pooja
- Engagement Ceremony
- Hindu Marriage
- Shashtipoorthi
- Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja
- Mangal Dosh Puja
- Pitru Dosh Puja
- Shraddham
- Sundarkand Path
- Hanuman Chalisa Path
- Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap
- Shani Shanti Puja
- Rahu Ketu Puja
- Gand Mool Shanti
- Kumbh Vivah
- Diwali Lakshmi Puja
- Maha Shivaratri Puja
- Santana Gopala Homam
- Swayamvara Parvathi Homam
- Makar Sankranti Puja
- Sri Rama Navami Puja
Pandit traditions in Kolkata
Purohits follow Bengali Brahmin custom, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Bengali, with timings from the Bengali panjika.
Well-known temples in and around Kolkata
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Belur Math
- Birla Mandir, Kolkata
Areas we cover in Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Rahu Kalam and Abhijit muhurtham in Kolkata this week
For Kolkata, 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 | 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 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pandit cost in Kolkata?
For the poojas on this page, pandit dakshina in Kolkata 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 Bengali-speaking pandits available in Kolkata?
Bengali 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 Kolkata do Rutviju pandits cover?
Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah, Garia, Dum Dum and Ballygunge, and nearby areas. Availability for your date is confirmed when you choose a slot.