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
Ganesh Puja in Varanasi
In Kashi, almost every family ritual begins by remembering Lord Ganesha, and many households keep a Ganesh Puja for new beginnings, exams, travel or the start of a business. The city also has old Ganesh shrines in the lanes of the old city, where devotees offer durva and modak on Wednesdays and Chaturthi.
A Pandit can perform Ganesh Puja at your home, hotel or guest house in Varanasi with Hindi sankalp, shodashopachara worship, Ganesh Atharvashirsha or stotra path and aarti.
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 Ganesh Puja
Varanasi families follow the North Indian vidhi closely, and Pandits here are used to combining Ganesh Puja with a larger ritual, such as Griha Pravesh, a wedding or a Satyanarayan Katha, as the opening worship.
Visitors who come to Kashi for darshan often like to begin their stay with a short Ganesh Puja in their room or at a family home, before the Ganga snan and temple visits.
Local traditions & timing
- Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashti Chaturthi days are popular, so book a few days ahead.
- Old city lanes are narrow and busy in the mornings; allow extra time for the Pandit to reach you.
- Many families add a Ganga jal abhishek to the idol, using water collected from the ghats that morning.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple; we arrange a Pandit for your own puja at your venue.
Where it's performed
- Your home in Varanasi
- Your hotel room or guest house terrace, where allowed
- A new shop or office before opening
- Online sankalp with a Varanasi Pandit
Planning tips
- Keep durva grass, red flowers, modak or laddoo and a clean seat for the idol ready, or ask for samagri.
- Share your gotra and the purpose of the puja when you enquire.
- For Ganesh Chaturthi, tell us if you are bringing an idol home and on which day you plan visarjan.
About Ganesh Puja
Worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, traditionally offered before new beginnings and at the start of every major ritual.
Duration
1 to 2 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Ganesh Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can Ganesh Puja be done in a hotel room in Varanasi?
Usually yes. It needs little space and no homam. Check that your hotel allows a small diya and incense, and we will arrange the Pandit and samagri.
Can Ganesh Puja be combined with another ritual?
Yes. It is traditionally the first worship in most rituals, so it can open a Griha Pravesh, Satyanarayan Katha or havan on the same day.
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