Getting your home ready
- A clean corner facing east or north, with a mat for the family and the pandit.
- A low wooden plank or table for the deity, a lamp and a kalasham of water.
- Flowers, fruits, two coconuts, betel leaves and nuts (or add the samagri kit).
- For a homam: a ventilated room or balcony, a brick or sand base, and water nearby.
- Your names, gotram and nakshatram ready for the sankalpam.
New beginnings pujas at home
Thanksgiving & family occasions pujas at home
Home & property pujas at home
Wealth & prosperity pujas at home
Astrology & doshas pujas at home
Shiva worship pujas at home
Health & longevity pujas at home
Life events pujas at home
Business pujas at home
Protection pujas at home
Festivals pujas at home
Education pujas at home
Samskaras pujas at home
Marriage pujas at home
Dosha nivarana pujas at home
Ancestor rites pujas at home
Path & parayanam pujas at home
Navagraha pujas at home
Homams pujas at home
Frequently asked questions
What should I keep ready for a puja at home?
A clean space facing east or north, a low wooden plank (peeta) or table, a mat to sit on, a lamp, water in a kalasham, and the flowers, fruits and samagri listed on the puja’s page. For a homam, keep a well-ventilated room or balcony and a fire-safe base for the homa kundam.
Can a homam be done in an apartment?
Yes. Pandits use a small metal homa kundam on a brick or sand base and keep the fire small. Open the windows, switch off the smoke alarm near the kundam only for the homam if your society allows it, and keep water nearby.
Does the pandit bring the samagri?
You can add the samagri kit when booking and the pandit brings it. Otherwise the page for each puja lists what to keep ready: flowers, fruits, coconuts, betel leaves and the rest.
What if there is no pandit near me?
Book the slot with a ₹101 advance. The Rutviju team assigns a pandit from its network within 24 hours, or the advance goes back to your wallet. You can also choose a live video puja from anywhere.
Is GST charged on a puja booking?
Yes. GST at 18% is charged on the whole bill (dakshina plus a ₹6 booking fee and ₹3 platform fee). The full amount is shown before you pay.