What is Vastu Shanti Pooja?
Vastu Shanti Pooja pacifies the Vastu Purusha and the deities of the eight directions (ashta dikpalakas) who govern a building. It takes 2.5 to 4 hours with 1 to 2 pandits.
Pandits available for Vastu Shanti Pooja in Varanasi
Vastu Shanti Pooja in Varanasi
North Indian families call it Vastu puja or Vastu shanti havan and often do it together with the griha pravesh puja.
Shiva temples in and around Varanasi
- Kashi Vishwanath Temple
- Kaal Bhairav 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 Vastu Shanti 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
Vastu Shanti Pooja price in Varanasi and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Varanasi (this page) | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
| Lucknow | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
| Patna | ₹7,850 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vastu Shanti Pooja cost in Varanasi?
Expect to pay from ₹7,850 in Varanasi — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. This includes the standard area rate for Varanasi (the base price is ₹7,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Vastu Shanti Pooja in Varanasi?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Varanasi do you cover?
Most of Varanasi — for example Lanka, Sigra, Assi, Bhelupur, Godowlia and Sarnath. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.