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
Dattatreya Puja in Varanasi
Lord Dattatreya, the teacher who unites Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, has a quiet but devoted following in Kashi, especially among Marathi and Gujarati families who have lived near the ghats for generations.
A Pandit can perform Dattatreya Puja at your home, guest house or hotel, with Guru stotras, abhishek of the Datta murti or picture, and aarti, in Hindi or Marathi vidhi as your family prefers.
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 Dattatreya Puja
Varanasi has always been a city of gurus and seekers, and families who follow the Datta sampradaya often feel that a puja to the Adi Guru belongs naturally in Kashi, close to the Ganga.
Visitors on pilgrimage frequently add a Datta Puja on a Thursday or on Datta Jayanti, combining it with a morning Ganga snan and darshan in the old city.
Local traditions & timing
- Thursdays and Margashirsha Purnima, observed as Datta Jayanti, are the most requested dates.
- Old city lanes near the ghats are narrow; allow extra time for the Pandit to reach you in the evening.
- Many families bring Ganga jal from the morning snan for the abhishek.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel room or guest house terrace, where permitted
- A dharamshala hall for a larger family group
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit for relatives who cannot travel
Planning tips
- Tell us whether you follow a Marathi, Gujarati or Hindi Datta tradition.
- Keep a Datta picture or murti, flowers, tulsi and a simple naivedyam ready, or ask for samagri.
- Book early if you are planning around Datta Jayanti.
About Dattatreya Puja
Worship of Lord Dattatreya, in whom Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva are honoured together as the Adi Guru, traditionally offered on Thursdays and Datta Jayanti.
Duration
1.5 to 2 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Dattatreya Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can Dattatreya Puja be done at my hotel in Varanasi?
Usually, yes. It is a short puja with abhishek and aarti. Check that your hotel allows a diya, and we will arrange the Pandit and samagri.
Which day is best for Datta Puja in Kashi?
Thursdays are traditionally associated with the Guru, and Datta Jayanti on Margashirsha Purnima is the most popular day of the year.
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