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
Shop & Business Opening Puja in Varanasi
In Varanasi a new shop, showroom, guest house or saree workshop is rarely opened without a puja. Traders in Godowlia, Lanka, Sigra and Lahurabir traditionally begin with Ganesh puja, Lakshmi puja and a kalash sthapana before the first sale.
A Pandit can perform the opening at your premises in the Hindi vidhi familiar to Kashi families, with a short havan where the space allows, and time it to a muhurat that suits your opening day.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha, nirvighnaṁ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā.
Why Varanasi
Why families choose Varanasi for Office & Shop Opening Puja
Kashi has an old trading culture, from Banarasi silk and brassware to the hotels and homestays that serve pilgrims along the ghats. Many business families here keep the same opening rituals their grandparents did, and customers notice when a shop has been opened with proper puja.
Families often combine the opening with darshan at Kashi Vishwanath or Sankat Mochan on the same morning, which turns the day into a blessing for both the business and the household.
Local traditions & timing
- Dhanteras, Akshaya Tritiya and the days before Diwali are the most requested dates for shop openings in Varanasi.
- Shops in the old city lanes have little space, so a diya based puja is often more practical than a full havan.
- Guest houses and homestays near the ghats often open before the tourist season, from October onwards.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple. We arrange a Pandit for the puja at your own premises.
Where it's performed
- Shops and showrooms in Godowlia, Lanka, Sigra, Bhelupur and Lahurabir
- Guest houses, homestays and hotels near the ghats
- Saree and handloom workshops and warehouses
- Clinics, coaching centres and offices across the city
Planning tips
- Fix the muhurat first, then plan the shutter opening and first sale around it.
- Keep the account book, cash box or billing counter ready for the Lakshmi puja, as many traders do.
- In narrow lanes, open early in the morning before foot traffic builds up.
- Plan prasad and sweets for neighbours, staff and the first customers.
About Office & Shop Opening Puja
A traditional puja to inaugurate a new shop, office, showroom or factory, Ganesh and Lakshmi worship, Kalash sthapana and havan at an auspicious muhurat.
Duration
1.5 to 3 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
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Office & Shop Opening Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can the Pandit do a havan inside a small shop in the old city?
Often a full havan is not practical in a small shop. The Pandit can perform Ganesh and Lakshmi puja with diyas, or keep a very small havan kund if ventilation and neighbours allow.
Can you do the puja for a new guest house near the ghats?
Yes. Many homestay and hotel owners in Varanasi open with Ganesh puja, Lakshmi puja and Vastu Shanti. Share the property size and we will suggest a suitable format.
Which days are good for opening a shop in Varanasi?
Dhanteras, Akshaya Tritiya and other muhurats chosen by the Pandit are popular. Share your target week and the Pandit will suggest suitable dates and times.
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