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    Pujas in Nampally

    A historic central Hyderabad area around Nampally station, Public Gardens and the annual Numaish exhibition grounds.

    The Charminar in Hyderabad under a clear sky

    About the area

    Nampally

    Nampally is one of the oldest parts of central Hyderabad, around the Hyderabad Deccan railway station, the Public Gardens and the exhibition grounds that host the annual Numaish each January and February.

    Government offices, courts and busy markets fill the main roads, while older residential lanes nearby are home to families who have lived in the area for generations.

    Rituals families seek here

    Long settled families here keep up the traditional household calendar, with Satyanarayana Vratham, Lakshmi puja and Ganesh puja at their festivals.

    Shraddham and Tarpanam for ancestors are observed carefully, and many families request a Pandit for these on the annual tithi.

    Practical notes

    • Nampally is extremely busy on weekdays and during Numaish; plan the Pandit's arrival time with margin.
    • The Nampally metro station and the railway station are convenient for relatives travelling in.
    • Parking is scarce, so share a nearby spot where a two wheeler can stop.
    • Mention whether your family follows Telugu or another regional vidhi.

    All pujas we arrange in Nampally

    • Satyanarayan Puja arrangement with lamps, kalash and offerings
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      Satyanarayan Puja

      2 to 3 hours

      A beloved household puja to Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan, with the five-chapter Satyanarayan Katha, commonly held on Purnima or after a happy milestone.

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    • A devotee performing Diwali Lakshmi puja at a home altar
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      Lakshmi Puja

      1.5 to 2.5 hours

      Worship of Goddess Lakshmi, associated with prosperity and auspiciousness, most widely performed on Diwali evening and on Fridays.

      Details
    • Idol of Lord Ganesha in an ornate shrine
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      Ganesh Puja

      1 to 2 hours

      Worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, traditionally offered before new beginnings and at the start of every major ritual.

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    • Devotees performing a ritual on the steps of a ghat
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      Shraddha

      2 to 3 hours

      The rite of remembering and honouring departed parents and ancestors with offerings, prayers and food, performed with faith (shraddha) on their tithi or in Pitru Paksha.

      Details
    • Devotees offering water prayers while standing in the Ganga
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      Tarpan

      45 minutes 1.5 hours

      The simple, holy offering of water with sesame and kusha to the ancestors, traditionally performed in the Ganga at Kashi during Pitru Paksha and on Amavasya.

      Details
    • Kalash with mango leaves prepared for a puja
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      Griha Pravesh Puja

      2 to 4 hours

      The traditional housewarming ritual for entering a new home, Ganesh puja, Vastu worship, havan and the family's first formal steps inside, at an auspicious muhurat.

      Details
    • A havan kund with holy fire during a home ceremony
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      Vastu Shanti Puja

      3 to 4 hours

      A traditional puja and havan honouring Vastu Purusha, performed for a new or renovated home or workplace, or when a family seeks peace and balance in its living space.

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    • Brass puja vessels with a conch shell and flowers
      Home PujasIn-person available

      Bhoomi Puja

      1.5 to 3 hours

      The ground-breaking ritual performed before construction begins, worship of Mother Earth and Vastu Purusha, and the laying of the foundation stone (shilanyas).

      Details

    Nampally: FAQs

    Can a Pandit come to Nampally for the annual Shraddham?

    Yes. Share the tithi, your family custom and the arrangements needed, and we will confirm a Pandit.

    Can I get a Telugu or a North Indian Pandit in Nampally?

    Yes. Tell us which vidhi your family follows when you enquire, and we look for a Pandit in and around Nampally who performs it that way.

    Is Tarpanam done at home?

    It can be done at home or by a lake or river. The Pandit will advise based on your family's custom.

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