Pandits available in Varanasi
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Poojas and homams in Varanasi
Most booked in Varanasi
36 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
- Karthika Purnima Pooja
- Makar Sankranti Puja
- Sri Rama Navami Puja
Pandit traditions in Varanasi
Pandits follow North Indian Vedic practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Hindi, with muhurat from the Hindu panchang.
Well-known temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Durga Kund Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
Areas we cover in Varanasi
- Lanka
- Sigra
- Assi
- Bhelupur
- Godowlia
- Sarnath
Rahu Kalam and Abhijit muhurtham in Varanasi this week
For Varanasi, 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:10 PM | 08:58 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:10 PM | 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:10 PM | 07:37 AM – 08:59 AM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:09 PM | 02:26 PM – 03:48 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:09 PM | 11:43 AM – 01:05 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:09 PM | 01:05 PM – 02:26 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:09 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a pandit cost in Varanasi?
For the poojas on this page, pandit dakshina in Varanasi 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 Hindi-speaking pandits available in Varanasi?
Hindi 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 Varanasi do Rutviju pandits cover?
Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath, and nearby areas. Availability for your date is confirmed when you choose a slot.