Short answer
Most homams take 1.5 to 4 hours. Ganapathi homam takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours, Sudarshana homam 2 to 3 hours, Navagraha homam 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and Chandi homam, the longest, 3 to 6 hours with 2 or more pandits.
At a glance
| Homam or puja | Time | Pandits | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ganapathi Homam | 1.5 to 2.5 hours | 1 to 2 pandits | ₹6,000 |
| Sudarshana Homam | 2 to 3 hours | 1 to 2 pandits | ₹7,500 |
| Navagraha Homam | 2.5 to 3.5 hours | 1 to 2 pandits | ₹6,100 |
| Maha Mrityunjaya Homam | 2.5 to 4 hours | 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count | ₹8,100 |
| Chandi Homam | 3 to 6 hours | 2 or more pandits | ₹9,100 |
| Mahalakshmi Homam | 2 to 3 hours | 1 to 2 pandits | ₹6,100 |
| Ayush Homam | 1.5 to 2 hours | 1 to 2 pandits | ₹6,100 |
| Rudrabhishekam | 1.5 to 2.5 hours | 1 pandit (more for Laghu Rudram) | ₹3,100 |
| Satyanarayana Pooja | 2 to 2.5 hours | 1 pandit | ₹3,100 |
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a homam take?
Most homams take 1.5 to 4 hours. Ganapathi homam takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours, Sudarshana homam 2 to 3 hours, Navagraha homam 2.5 to 3.5 hours, and Chandi homam, the longest, 3 to 6 hours with 2 or more pandits.
How much time does Rudrabhishekam take?
1.5 to 2.5 hours; longer with Laghu Rudram.