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 Varanasi
Saraswati Pooja in Varanasi
The pooja follows your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple
- Durga Kund Temple
Areas we cover in and around Varanasi
- Lanka
- Sigra
- Assi
- Bhelupur
- Godowlia
- Sarnath
Puja timings in Varanasi this week
Varanasi 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:10 PM | 08:58 AM – 10:20 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:10 PM | 03:48 PM – 05:10 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:10 PM | 07:37 AM – 08:59 AM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:09 PM | 02:26 PM – 03:48 PM | 11:21 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:17 AM | 05:09 PM | 11:43 AM – 01:05 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:09 PM | 01:05 PM – 02:26 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:09 PM | 10:22 AM – 11:44 AM | 11:22 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Varanasi
- 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 Varanasi?
The starting dakshina in Varanasi is ₹4,550 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Varanasi (the base price is ₹4,100 in the metro cities). 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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Saraswati Pooja in Varanasi?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath and the rest of Varanasi. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.