Pandits available in Mangaluru
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Poojas and homams in Mangaluru
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- Office & Shop Opening Pooja
- Varalakshmi Vratham
- 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
- Karthika Purnima Pooja
- Makar Sankranti Puja
- Ugadi Puja & Panchanga Sravanam
- Sri Rama Navami Puja
Pandit traditions in Mangaluru
Pandits follow Karnataka’s Smarta and Madhva traditions, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining each step in Kannada; Telugu, Tamil and Hindi-speaking pandits are also available in the city. Muhurthams follow the Kannada panchanga.
Well-known temples in and around Mangaluru
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
- Mangaladevi Temple
- Kateel Durgaparameshwari Temple
Areas we cover in Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Rahu Kalam and Abhijit muhurtham in Mangaluru this week
For Mangaluru, 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 | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 12:16 PM – 01:42 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:42 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pandit cost in Mangaluru?
For the poojas on this page, pandit dakshina in Mangaluru 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 Kannada-speaking pandits available in Mangaluru?
Kannada 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 Mangaluru do Rutviju pandits cover?
Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal, Moodbidri and Udupi, and nearby areas. Availability for your date is confirmed when you choose a slot.