Sumangali Pooja
Sumangali Pooja is conducted in the remembrance of elderly women who passed away when their husband was still alive. It is observed that the ancestors also participate in this pooja. Mostly this pooja is performed by all the ladies in the family. Sumangali Pooja is performed by invoking all the departed souls of the Sumangalis, followed by the chanting of mantras and then performing the pooja as per the shastras and Vidhana When to Perform Sumangali Pooja? Schedule the pooja date as per the Janma Nakshatra of the lady who is going to perform this pooja. Benefits of Sumangali Pooja: Blessings of the Elder women who have left this world as a Sumangali will be obtained, All the unsettled desires of the departed Women’s souls get satisfied by doing this pooja. Book Purohit for Sumangali Pooja. Purohit will bring all the Pooja Samagri. All the Purohits are well experienced and studied from Vedic Pathshala. Note: To view the Cost of Sumangali Pooja, kindly click on the “View Pricing and Packages” button.
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 Sumangali Pooja booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Sumangali Pooja at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹3,500, and the ceremony takes about 3h. 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.
Also known as Sumangali Pooja, Sumangali Prarthana, Gauri Puja (related).
Why families observe Sumangali Pooja
An invocation of the blessings of the family's departed married women. An odd number of married women and a young girl are invited and honoured as their representatives.
- Deity
- The family's departed sumangalis
- When it's performed
- Before a wedding at the bride's house, and after the wedding at the groom's house; also before other auspicious family events.
- Suitable for
- The whole family, led by the women of the household
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Devata pooja
- What is Sumangali Pooja?
- An invocation of the blessings of the family's departed married women. An odd number of married women and a young girl are invited and honoured as their representatives.
- When is Sumangali Pooja performed?
- Before a wedding at the bride's house, and after the wedding at the groom's house; also before other auspicious family events.
- Can Sumangali 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 Sumangali 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 Sumangali Pooja take?
- About 3h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Sumangali Pooja at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Sumangali Pooja available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹3,500.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice