Homam & HavanIn-person availableOnline available
Chandi Homam
4 to 6 hours, longer for extended formats
A powerful fire ritual to Goddess Chandi, performed with verses of the Durga Saptashati for protection and strength.
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Hyderabad · Secunderabad · Twin Cities
Pujas in Secunderabad
Hyderabad's historic twin city, with old family neighbourhoods, a cantonment and the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple.
About the area
Secunderabad
Secunderabad grew as a separate city and cantonment and still keeps its own identity within greater Hyderabad. Traditionally known as Lashkar, it combines busy old markets and railway neighbourhoods with the quieter, tree-lined cantonment areas.
Many families have lived here for generations, in independent houses and older apartment buildings. The community is diverse, Telugu families alongside long-settled Marwari, Gujarati, Tamil, Maharashtrian and other households.
Rituals families seek here
Secunderabad's Bonalu, centred on the Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, is one of the best-known celebrations in the Twin Cities. During Ashadha, many local families also hold prayers to the Goddess at home, and Chandi Homam or Durga puja is often booked around this time and during Navaratri.
Traditional households here keep up the full range of family rites, Shraddha on the annual tithi, Upanayanam, weddings, Satyanarayana Vratham and Rudrabhishek, often in the vidhi their families have followed for generations, whether Telugu, North Indian or another regional style.
Practical notes
- Roads around the Mahankali Temple and General Bazaar are closed or congested during Lashkar Bonalu; plan around those days.
- Some roads in cantonment areas have access restrictions, share your address so the Pandit can plan the route.
- Older houses often have courtyards or terraces suited to a homam.
- Tell us the family's regional tradition so the Pandit follows the right vidhi.
- For Shraddha, share the ancestor's tithi or date of passing in advance.
All pujas we arrange in Secunderabad
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 Book nowThe holy thread ceremony marking the start of a child’s formal spiritual learning, with Gayatri Mantra initiation, performed as per family tradition.
Details Book nowA beloved household puja to Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan, with the five-chapter Satyanarayan Katha, commonly held on Purnima or after a happy milestone.
Details Book nowThe ritual bathing of the Shivling with milk, water, honey and other offerings while Pandits chant the Rudri (Sri Rudram), one of the most loved Shiva pujas.
Details Book nowThe 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 Book nowA fire ritual offered to Lord Ganesha, traditionally performed before new beginnings to seek the removal of obstacles.
Details Book nowA Vaishnava fire ritual invoking the Sudarshan Chakra of Lord Vishnu, traditionally performed for protection.
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Graha ShantiIn-person availableOnline availableNavagraha Puja
2 to 3 hours for the puja; 3 to 5 hours with Navagraha homam; multi-day options with individual graha jaap
A traditional worship of all nine grahas together, Surya, Chandra, Mangal, Budh, Guru, Shukra, Shani, Rahu and Ketu, performed to seek balance, peace and blessings in the household.
Details Book nowA 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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Secunderabad: FAQs
Can I book a Pandit for Shraddha at home in Secunderabad?
Yes. Share the tithi or date of passing, the ancestor's name and your gotra, and the Pandit will guide the rites and any Brahmin bhojan.
Does PujaKarma arrange Bonalu offerings at the Mahankali Temple?
No. PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple. We help families book Pandits for rituals at home or other private venues.
Do you have Pandits for Marwari or Gujarati families?
Tell us your tradition and preferred language, and we will try to connect you with a Pandit familiar with your customs.
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Tell us the puja, the date and where you are. We'll take care of the rest, with Pandits who respect your traditions.