Ganapathi Pooja
Ganapathi Pooja is dedicated to Ganesha Devaru, Son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, who is well known as Vighnaharta. Lord Ganesha removes obstacles coming into people’s life. Any auspicious ceremony, pooja, and homas always begin with Ganapathi pooja. This pooja is conducted by invoking Ganapathi Devaru followed by the chanting of the Ganapathi mantra and pooja is performed as per the Shastras and Vidhana. When to Perform Ganapathi Pooja? Ganapathi Pooja is performed during Ganesh Chaturthi, during the start of any auspicious events, etc. Benefits of Ganapathi Pooja: By performing this pooja, all the problems that a person may encounter in life will get away. This pooja helps to induce positive energy and helps in attaining peace of mind. It is a powerful remedy for people who pass through ‘Ketu Maha Dasa or Bhukti’ as per the horoscope. Thereby malefic effects of Ketu Graha gets reduced.
Performed the way your family’s tradition sets it out, with every step explained as it happens.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Ganapathi Pooja booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Ganapathi Pooja at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹4,500, and the ceremony takes about 2h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can text us on WhatsApp before booking.
Procedure involved: • Vigneshwara Pooja • Punyaha Vachanam, Maha Sankalpam • Kalasha Pooja • Ganapathi pooja • Prasad Distribution Note: Pooja Samagries like Arshina, Kum kum,Coconuts, Mango leaves, Tulasi, Darba, Kalasha, Vastra, Dhanya, Beetle Leaves, Beetle Nuts, Dravyas, Ghee etc. will be brought by us. Yajamani have to keep house items like Vessels, Deepa, Mats, Bowls, Photos, Milk, Curd, Prasada, Plates etc you will be receiving detailed to do list after booking.
- Can Ganapathi Pooja be done in a flat?
- Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
- What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?
- When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
- Who takes part in Ganapathi Pooja?
- A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
- How long does Ganapathi Pooja take?
- About 2h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Ganapathi Pooja at your home.
- Is Ganapathi Pooja available in Bengaluru?
- We're finalising pricing for this ceremony in Bengaluru — talk to a Pandit and we'll quote it directly.