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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Varanasi · Kashi · Banaras
Pujas in Rathyatra
A major central crossing in Varanasi between Sigra and Mahmoorganj, named after the city's traditional Rath Yatra fair.
About the area
Rathyatra
Rathyatra is one of the best-known crossings in central Varanasi, linking Sigra, Mahmoorganj and the roads towards the south of the city. Its name comes from the traditional Rath Yatra fair of Lord Jagannath held in the area each year.
Around the crossing are shops, offices, coaching centres, hospitals and residential colonies. Its central location makes it convenient for families living nearby and for visitors staying in the hotels of Sigra and Mahmoorganj.
Rituals families seek here
Residential colonies around Rathyatra see regular home rituals such as Satyanarayan Puja, Griha Pravesh in new flats and Rudrabhishek in Sawan. Shops and offices near the crossing often hold business opening pujas and Diwali Lakshmi puja.
The Rath Yatra season gives the area a festive, devotional mood, and some families mark it with Vishnu puja or Krishna puja at home. Any ritual can be planned around the fair days, when roads are especially busy.
Practical notes
- The crossing is congested for much of the day; early-morning slots are easiest.
- During the Rath Yatra fair, expect road diversions and heavy crowds nearby.
- Commercial buildings may restrict open flames, so check before a havan.
- Parking can be limited near the crossing; arrange a drop-off point for the Pandit.
All pujas we arrange in Rathyatra
Worship of Lord Vishnu, the preserver, often with Vishnu Sahasranama path, commonly performed on Ekadashi, Thursdays and Purnima.
Details Book nowLoving worship of Shri Krishna, often as Laddu Gopal or with Radha, most celebrated on Janmashtami with midnight abhishek and aarti.
Details Book nowA traditional puja to inaugurate a new shop, office, showroom or factory, Ganesh and Lakshmi worship, Kalash sthapana and havan at an auspicious muhurat.
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 nowWorship of Goddess Lakshmi, associated with prosperity and auspiciousness, most widely performed on Diwali evening and on Fridays.
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.
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Shiva PujasIn-person availableOnline availableMaha 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.
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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 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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Rathyatra: FAQs
Can a Pandit perform an office opening puja near Rathyatra?
Yes. Business opening pujas are commonly held early, before working hours. Check building rules on flames first.
Does PujaKarma organise the Rath Yatra fair?
No. The fair is a public tradition and is not connected with PujaKarma. We help families book Pandits for their own pujas.
Is Rathyatra convenient for hotel guests in Sigra?
Yes, it is close by. A Pandit can perform a puja at your hotel or home in the area, subject to the property's rules.
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