The 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.
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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Pujas in Maidagin
A busy old city crossing in north Varanasi, near Chowk and the lanes around the Kaal Bhairav temple.
About the area
Maidagin
Maidagin is a busy crossing and neighbourhood in the northern part of old Varanasi, close to Chowk and the old city lanes. It is a key junction where traffic from the newer parts of the city meets the narrow streets leading into old Banaras.
The area is known to devotees as the approach to the Kaal Bhairav temple, regarded in tradition as the guardian deity of Kashi. Around the crossing are shops, markets, old houses and a park, and the lanes beyond are full of family homes and small shrines.
Rituals families seek here
Old families around Maidagin follow a full calendar of household rituals, from Rudrabhishek and Shiv puja to Satyanarayan Puja and Navagraha puja. Many visiting families take their own darshan in the area and then hold a private puja at home or at their stay.
Families seeking relief from planetary concerns often ask about Shani shanti puja, Rahu Ketu puja or Mahamrityunjaya jaap, which a Pandit can perform at home with a sankalp in the family's name. These are prayers and traditional practices, not guarantees of any outcome.
Practical notes
- The Maidagin crossing is very congested for much of the day; early mornings are easiest.
- Vehicles can reach the main road, but homes inside the old city lanes usually need a walk.
- Sundays and Tuesdays can be busier near the Kaal Bhairav temple lanes.
- Share a landmark so the Pandit can find your house quickly.
- Rooftops are commonly used for havans in older homes.
All pujas we arrange in Maidagin
A devotional puja of Lord Shiva with jal abhishek, bel patra and Panchakshari mantra, simple, meaningful and suited to Mondays, Sawan and Pradosh.
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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.
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Graha ShantiIn-person availableOnline availableShani Shanti Puja
2 to 3 hours for puja with a short jaap; 1 to 5 days for a full 23,000 jaap depending on the number of Pandits
A traditional puja and mantra jaap for Shani Dev, commonly performed on Saturdays and during Sade Sati or Shani mahadasha to seek patience, steadiness and his blessings.
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Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableMahamrityunjaya Jaap
1 to 11 days, depending on the chant count and number of Pandits
A sankalp-based chanting of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra by Pandits, commonly in counts like 11,000, 51,000 or 1.25 lakh, traditionally sought for strength and wellbeing.
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.
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Maha Rudrabhishek
Several days (commonly 5 to 11 days, depending on the number of Pandits)
The grandest form of Rudra worship, traditionally 1331 recitations of the Rudram by a large group of Pandits, with abhishek and havan over several days.
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Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableLaghu Rudra
6 to 8 hours with 11 Pandits (longer if fewer Pandits)
An elaborate Rudra anushthan, traditionally 121 recitations of the Rudram by 11 Pandits with abhishek, often concluding with a Rudra havan.
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 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.
Details Book nowA holy rite in which families offer pindas to honour departed loved ones and ancestors, performed with care by experienced Pandits in Kashi, by the Ganga.
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Maidagin: FAQs
Is PujaKarma associated with the Kaal Bhairav temple?
No. PujaKarma is independent and not affiliated with the Kaal Bhairav temple or any other temple. We help you book a Pandit for rituals at your home or stay.
Can Shani shanti puja be done at home near Maidagin?
Yes. Share your address and, if available, your birth details on WhatsApp. The Pandit can suggest a suitable day, often a Saturday.
How do I reach a home in the lanes near Maidagin?
Most people take a vehicle to the main crossing and walk the rest. Early morning is the easiest time to travel.
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