Devotional recitation of Sundarkand from Goswami Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas, celebrating Hanuman's journey to Lanka, often sung with family on Tuesdays.
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Lanka · Varanasi
Shiv Puja in Lanka
A devotional puja of Lord Shiva with jal abhishek, bel patra and Panchakshari mantra, simple, meaningful and suited to Mondays, Sawan and Pradosh. Book an experienced Pandit for your home or venue in Lanka, Varanasi.
Lanka, Varanasi 1 to 1.5 hours At your home or venue Online also available
Overview
Shiv Puja for families in Lanka
Shiv Puja is the traditional worship of Lord Shiva in a simpler, accessible form. It usually includes Ganesh puja, jal or milk abhishek of the Shivling, offering of bel patra, dhatura and white flowers, chanting of Om Namah Shivaya and Shiva stotras, and aarti. It can be performed with or without Mata Parvati and the Shiva parivar.
Lanka is the busy neighbourhood outside the main gate of Banaras Hindu University (BHU). Its roads are full of students, teachers, shops and eateries, and the residential colonies around it are home to many university and hospital families.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt.
Planning your puja in Lanka
Traffic around the BHU gate is heavy for much of the day; morning slots are usually easier.
Guest houses and rented rooms may not permit a havan, confirm before planning a fire ritual.
A Mahamrityunjaya jaap can be done with an online sankalp if the family cannot leave the hospital.
Assi Ghat is close by for pairing a home puja with a Ganga snan or tarpan.
Tuesdays and Saturdays are busy near the Hanuman temple, so allow extra time on those days.
Mondays, Pradosh and Sawan are popular; book ahead for those days.
Keep Ganga jal, bel patra, white flowers and a small Shivling ready, or ask the Pandit to bring them.
Shiv Puja traditions in Varanasi
- Sawan Mondays are extremely busy in the old city, with heavy crowds near the Vishwanath temple.
- Many visitors combine a home puja with darshan; the temple visit is separate from the Pandit's puja.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with Kashi Vishwanath or any other temple.
How it is performed
- 1Sankalp
- 2Ganesh puja
- 3Jal and milk abhishek
- 4Offerings
- 5Stotra path
- 6Aarti and prasad
What's included
- Experienced Pandit for the ritual
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Guidance on samagri and preparation
- Vidhi as per tradition
Samagri
- Shivling or picture of Shiva Parvati
- Gangajal
- Raw milk
- Bel patra
- Dhatura and white flowers
- Chandan and bhasma
- Akshat (unbroken rice)
- Janeu and mauli
- Supari and paan leaves
- Ghee diya and camphor
- Incense sticks
- Fruits and sweets for bhog
Samagri can be arranged on request for delivery in Lanka.
Shiv Puja in Lanka: FAQs
Can a Pandit come to my home in Lanka for Shiv Puja?
Yes. Share your location in Lanka, your preferred date and your family's tradition on WhatsApp. We confirm a Pandit who can come to your home, apartment or venue in and around Lanka, Varanasi, along with timing and pricing before you book.
How far in advance should I book Shiv Puja in Lanka?
For popular muhurat dates and festival seasons, it helps to enquire a week or two ahead where possible. For other dates, shorter notice is often manageable, we confirm availability on WhatsApp.
How much does Shiv Puja cost in Varanasi?
The cost depends on the vidhi, the number of Pandits, samagri and travel within Varanasi. We share a clear quote on WhatsApp after understanding your requirements, before you confirm anything.
How is Shiv puja different from Rudrabhishek?
Shiv puja is a simpler worship with offerings and aarti. Rudrabhishek adds a continuous abhishek with Rudri path chanting and takes longer.
How much does a Shiv Puja cost?
It depends on the vidhi, whether stotra path or katha is included, samagri and location. Share your details on WhatsApp for a quote.
How is Shiv Puja different from Rudrabhishek?
Shiv Puja is a simpler worship with abhishek, offerings and stotras. Rudrabhishek centres on chanting the Rudri or Sri Rudram during an elaborate abhishek and usually takes longer.
Shiv Puja in nearby areas of Varanasi
- Shiv Puja in Assi Ghat
- Shiv Puja in Dashashwamedh Ghat
- Shiv Puja in Bhelupur
- Shiv Puja in Sigra
- Shiv Puja in Cantonment
- Shiv Puja in Godowlia
- Shiv Puja in Ramnagar
- Shiv Puja in Sarnath
- Shiv Puja in Mahmoorganj
- Shiv Puja in Durgakund
- Shiv Puja in Kamachha
- Shiv Puja in Shivala
- Shiv Puja in Kedar Ghat
- Shiv Puja in Chowk
- Shiv Puja in Maidagin
- Shiv Puja in Nadesar
- Shiv Puja in Pandeypur
- Shiv Puja in Shivpur
- Shiv Puja in Sundarpur
- Shiv Puja in Ravindrapuri
- Shiv Puja in Rathyatra
- Shiv Puja in Luxa
- Shiv Puja in Orderly Bazaar
- Shiv Puja in Manduadih
- Shiv Puja in Panchganga Ghat
- Shiv Puja in Babatpur
- Shiv Puja in Chitaipur
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