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 Kolkata
Saraswati Pooja in Kolkata
Bengal celebrates Saraswati Puja on Vasant Panchami: students place books at the goddess’s feet and offer anjali, and many children begin learning with hathe khori.
Well-known temples in and around Kolkata
- Dakshineswar Kali Temple
- Kalighat Kali Temple
- Belur Math
Areas we cover in and around Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Puja timings in Kolkata this week
Kolkata 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 | 05:48 AM | 04:53 PM | 08:35 AM – 09:58 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:49 AM | 04:53 PM | 03:30 PM – 04:53 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:53 PM | 07:13 AM – 08:35 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 02:07 PM – 03:30 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:51 AM | 04:52 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 12:44 PM – 02:07 PM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:22 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kolkata
- 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
Frequently asked questions
How much does Saraswati Pooja cost in Kolkata?
The starting dakshina in Kolkata is ₹4,100 for 1 pandit. Kolkata is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Bengali-speaking pandit for Saraswati Pooja in Kolkata?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Kolkata do you cover?
Homes and offices across Kolkata, including Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.