Poojas and homams in Tirupati
Most booked in Tirupati
40 more poojas and homams
- Annaprashana
- Office & Shop Opening Pooja
- Sudarshana Homam
- Chandi Homam
- Mahalakshmi Homam
- Ayush Homam
- Varalakshmi Vratham
- Durga Pooja
- Navratri Puja
- Vijayadashami Puja
- Saraswati Pooja
- Ayudha Pooja
- Kedareswara Vratham
- 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
Puja traditions around Tirupati
Most people know Tirupati for Lord Venkateswara on Tirumala, but families in the area keep a wider circle of temples: Goddess Padmavathi at Tiruchanur, the Kapileswara temple at the foot of the hills, and Srikalahasti, a Pancha Bhuta kshetra known across India for Rahu-Ketu puja. Kanipakam, with its self-manifested Varasiddhi Vinayaka, is close by.
Many visitors arrive for darshan and want a home or hotel puja as part of the same trip, which takes some coordination with darshan slots.
Worth planning for
- Fix darshan time first and plan the puja around it.
- Keep the Tirumala hill rules in mind: the home puja usually happens in Tirupati town, not on the hill.
Pandit traditions in Tirupati
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Well-known temples in and around Tirupati
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple
- Sri Padmavathi Ammavari Temple, Tiruchanur
- Srikalahasteeswara Temple
- Sri Kapileswara Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in Tirupati
- Tiruchanur
- Renigunta
- Chandragiri
- Srikalahasti
- Alipiri
- Tiruchanoor Road
Rahu Kalam and Abhijit muhurtham in Tirupati this week
For Tirupati, 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:42 PM | 09:04 AM – 10:30 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 04:16 PM – 05:42 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 07:38 AM – 09:05 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 02:49 PM – 04:16 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 11:57 AM – 01:23 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 01:24 PM – 02:50 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 10:32 AM – 11:58 AM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
తిరుపతిలో పురోహితులు
తిరుపతిలో అన్ని శుభకార్యాలకు ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు — దక్షిణ ₹1,500 నుండి.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pandit cost in Tirupati?
For the poojas on this page, pandit dakshina in Tirupati 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 Telugu-speaking pandits available in Tirupati?
Verified pandits based in Tirupati speak Telugu, Tamil and Sanskrit; each profile lists the pandit’s languages and experience. Mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Tirupati do Rutviju pandits cover?
Tiruchanur, Renigunta, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti, Alipiri and Tiruchanoor Road, and nearby areas. Availability for your date is confirmed when you choose a slot.
తిరుపతిలో పూజకు పురోహితుల దక్షిణ ఎంత?
తిరుపతిలో పూజ దక్షిణ ₹1,500 నుండి మొదలై, పెద్ద హోమాలకు సుమారు ₹21,000 వరకు ఉంటుంది. పూజ, పురోహితుల సంఖ్య మరియు సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది. చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
Can I combine Tirumala darshan with a puja at home in Tirupati?
Yes. Fix your darshan slot first, then choose a puja time before or after it with travel in mind. Allow extra time because darshan queues can run long.