Puja Questions Answered: Cost, Timing, Which Puja

Cost & booking

How much does a pandit charge for a puja at home?How do I book a pandit online?How early should I book a pandit?How much dakshina should I give a pandit?Is GST charged on a puja booking?What if there is no pandit near me?How are Rutviju pandits verified?Can I get a pandit who speaks my language?

Online or at home

Can a puja be done online?Online puja or puja at home: which is better?Can Satyanarayana pooja be done at home without a pandit?

Which puja for…

Which puja should I do for a new house?Which puja should I do for a new vehicle?Which puja is good for a new business or business growth?Which puja is done for delays in marriage?Which puja is done for good health and long life?Which puja is done for money and wealth?Which puja is done for Shani dosha or Sade Sati?Which puja is done for Rahu–Ketu or Kaal Sarp dosh?Which puja is done for children’s education?Which puja brings peace and harmony at home?Which puja protects from negative energy and evil eye?Which puja is done for ancestors (pitru)?Which puja is done on a birthday?

Timings & rituals

How long does a homam take?What is the difference between a pooja and a homam?When should I do Satyanarayana pooja at home?What is Pradosh Kaal and when is the next Pradosh?Which pujas are done in Karthika Masam?What should I keep ready before the pandit arrives?Can a homam be done in an apartment?At what age is Shashtipoorthi done?

Frequently asked questions

How much does a pandit charge for a puja at home?

On Rutviju, pandit dakshina starts from ₹1,500 and goes up to ₹21,000, depending on the puja. Satyanarayana pooja starts from ₹3,100, Ganapathi homam from ₹6,000 and griha pravesh from ₹7,100; GST and a small booking fee are added and shown before you pay.

How do I book a pandit online?

Choose the puja on Rutviju, pick the date, time and address (or live video), add your gotram and nakshatram, and pay online. A verified pandit is assigned, and on the day you track them live and start the puja with an OTP. Pujas start from ₹1,500.

How early should I book a pandit?

Book 1–2 weeks ahead for muhurtham days and festivals (griha pravesh, weddings, Ganesh Chaturthi, Navratri, Diwali, Karthika Mondays), and 2–3 days ahead for an everyday puja. Express booking is available when you need a pandit sooner.

How much dakshina should I give a pandit?

On Rutviju the dakshina is the listed price of the puja — from ₹1,500 — and is paid when you book, so there is no need to negotiate on the day. Giving extra dakshina, clothes (vastram) or fruits at the end is your choice and goes to the pandit.

Is GST charged on a puja booking?

Yes. On Rutviju, GST at 18% is charged on the whole bill: the pandit dakshina plus a ₹6 booking fee and a ₹3 platform fee. The final amount is shown before you pay, and you get a receipt by email.

Puja Questions, Answered