What is Saraswati Pooja?
Saraswati Pooja is the worship of Goddess Saraswati, the deity of knowledge, speech, music and the arts. It takes 1 to 1.5 hours with 1 pandit.
Pandits available for Saraswati Pooja in Chennai
Saraswati Pooja in Chennai
Tamil families perform Saraswati Pooja with Ayudha Pooja on Mahanavami, keeping books before the goddess.
Well-known temples in and around Chennai
- Kapaleeshwarar Temple, Mylapore
- Parthasarathy Temple, Triplicane
- Vadapalani Murugan Temple
Areas we cover in and around Chennai
- T. Nagar
- Adyar
- Velachery
- Anna Nagar
- Tambaram
- OMR
- Porur
- Mylapore
- Chromepet
- Medavakkam
Puja timings in Chennai this week
Chennai timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Saraswati Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:07 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:00 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 04:13 PM – 05:39 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 07:34 AM – 09:01 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:08 AM | 05:39 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:13 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 11:54 AM – 01:20 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:09 AM | 05:39 PM | 01:20 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chennai
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Saraswati Pooja price in Chennai and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai (this page) | ₹4,100 | Tamil |
| Bengaluru | ₹4,100 | Kannada |
| Tirupati | ₹4,550 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Saraswati Pooja cost in Chennai?
Saraswati Pooja in Chennai starts from ₹4,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Chennai is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Tamil-speaking pandit for Saraswati Pooja in Chennai?
Yes — Tamil-speaking pandits are the norm in Chennai. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Chennai do you cover?
T. Nagar, Adyar, Velachery, Anna Nagar, Tambaram and OMR and the rest of Chennai. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.