What is Sudarshana Homam?
Sudarshana Homam invokes the Sudarshana Chakra, the divine discus of Lord Vishnu, for protection from negative energies, evil eye (drishti), enemies and obstacles, and to purify a home or workplace. It takes 2 to 3 hours with 1 to 2 pandits.
Next Ekadashi dates in Kolkata for Sudarshana Homam
Sudarshana Homam is traditionally done on Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Kolkata; book a few days ahead, as these days fill first.
| Date | Day | Tithi time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 20 Nov | Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, 20 Nov, 07:16 AM – Sat, 21 Nov, 06:32 AM |
| Fri, 4 Dec | Utpanna Ekadashi | Thu, 3 Dec, 11:04 PM – Fri, 4 Dec, 11:45 PM |
| Sun, 20 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi | Sat, 19 Dec, 10:10 PM – Sun, 20 Dec, 08:15 PM |
| Sun, 3 Jan | Saphala Ekadashi | Sat, 2 Jan, 02:25 PM – Sun, 3 Jan, 04:09 PM |
| Mon, 18 Jan | Pausha Putrada Ekadashi | Mon, 18 Jan, 10:27 AM – Tue, 19 Jan, 07:50 AM |
| Tue, 2 Feb | Shattila Ekadashi | Mon, 1 Feb, 08:42 AM – Tue, 2 Feb, 11:11 AM |
Pandits available for Sudarshana Homam in Kolkata
Sudarshana Homam in Kolkata
The homam follows Sri Vaishnava or your family’s tradition.
Vishnu temples in and around Kolkata
- Birla Mandir, Kolkata
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 Sudarshana Homam 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 Sudarshana Homam cost in Kolkata?
Sudarshana Homam in Kolkata starts from ₹7,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. Kolkata 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 Bengali-speaking pandit for Sudarshana Homam in Kolkata?
Yes — Bengali-speaking pandits are the norm in Kolkata. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Kolkata do you cover?
Most of Kolkata — for example Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.