A beloved household puja to Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan, with the five-chapter Satyanarayan Katha, commonly held on Purnima or after a happy milestone.
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Sarnath · Varanasi
Shiv Puja in Sarnath
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 Sarnath, Varanasi.
Sarnath, Varanasi 1 to 1.5 hours At your home or venue Online also available
Overview
Shiv Puja for families in Sarnath
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.
Sarnath, a few kilometres north-east of central Varanasi, is revered around the world as the place where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment. Its stupas, monasteries and museum draw pilgrims and visitors from many countries throughout the year.
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Oṁ tryambakaṁ yajāmahe sugandhiṁ puṣṭivardhanam, urvārukam iva bandhanān mṛtyor mukṣīya mā'mṛtāt.
Planning your puja in Sarnath
Rituals are arranged at homes and hotels, not at the Buddhist heritage sites.
Allow extra travel time if you plan to reach the ghats in Varanasi for a sunrise ritual.
Newer houses in the area often have terraces or open space suitable for a small havan.
Hotels here may host international guests; confirm the property allows a puja before planning.
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 Sarnath.
Shiv Puja in Sarnath: FAQs
Can a Pandit come to my home in Sarnath for Shiv Puja?
Yes. Share your location in Sarnath, 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 Sarnath, Varanasi, along with timing and pricing before you book.
How far in advance should I book Shiv Puja in Sarnath?
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.
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