Short answer
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.
Good to know
- Prices listed apply in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi NCR, Kolkata and Ahmedabad; other cities are about 10% more.
- A live video puja costs ₹200 less than at home.
- Longer ceremonies cost more because they need more pandits and more hours (see the table).
- Samagri is extra only if you add the kit.
At a glance
| Puja | From | Time |
|---|---|---|
| New Vehicle Pooja | ₹1,500 | 30 to 45 minutes |
| Ganesh Pooja | ₹2,100 | 1 to 1.5 hours |
| Satyanarayana Pooja | ₹3,100 | 2 to 2.5 hours |
| Rudrabhishekam | ₹3,100 | 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| Navagraha Shanti Pooja | ₹4,100 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Ganapathi Homam | ₹6,000 | 1.5 to 2.5 hours |
| Griha Pravesh Pooja | ₹7,100 | 3 to 5 hours |
| Sudarshana Homam | ₹7,500 | 2 to 3 hours |
| Chandi Homam | ₹9,100 | 3 to 6 hours |
| Maha Mrityunjaya Homam | ₹8,100 | 2.5 to 4 hours |
| Shashtipoorthi | ₹21,000 | 4 to 6 hours |
Pujas to book
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.
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.
Is an online video puja cheaper?
Yes. A live video puja costs ₹200 less than the same puja at home, because the pandit does not travel.