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 Shivala
A residential riverside neighbourhood between Assi and Kedar Ghat, with old houses, guest houses and quiet ghats.
About the area
Shivala
Shivala is a residential neighbourhood along the river between Assi and Kedar Ghat. Its lanes lead down to Shivala Ghat and the smaller ghats nearby, which are generally calmer than the busy central stretch of Kashi's riverfront.
The area has old multi-storey family homes, guest houses and small shops, along with communities from different parts of India who have settled here over generations. It offers a quieter base for visitors who want to be close to the Ganga without staying in the most crowded lanes.
Rituals families seek here
Being so close to the river, many families in Shivala combine a morning Ganga snan with a puja at home or at their guest house. Rudrabhishek, Shiv puja and Satyanarayan Puja are among the rituals commonly arranged here.
Visiting families also find Shivala a convenient starting point for riverside rites such as tarpan or a sankalp by the Ganga. For longer ceremonies like a havan or Navagraha puja, a terrace or courtyard nearby is usually more practical than the ghat steps.
Practical notes
- Vehicles can reach the main road, but the last stretch to houses near the river is often on foot.
- Steps down to the ghats can be steep, so plan for elderly relatives.
- Mornings are peaceful for snan and sankalp before a home puja.
- Water levels rise during the monsoon and some ghat steps may be under water.
- Confirm with your guest house before planning a havan on the terrace.
All pujas we arrange in Shivala
A devotional puja of Lord Shiva with jal abhishek, bel patra and Panchakshari mantra, simple, meaningful and suited to Mondays, Sawan and Pradosh.
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 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.
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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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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 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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Shivala: FAQs
Can a Pandit perform Rudrabhishek at my guest house in Shivala?
Yes, if the property allows it. Rudrabhishek suits most rooms or terraces. Share the guest house name and date on WhatsApp.
Can we do tarpan at a ghat near Shivala?
Yes. The Pandit can guide you on a suitable ghat nearby and the right time, usually in the morning.
Is Shivala quieter than the central ghats?
Generally yes. The ghats around Shivala are calmer than Dashashwamedh, though festivals still bring larger crowds.
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