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
Venkateswara Puja in Varanasi
Many South Indian families live in and visit Varanasi, especially around Kedar Ghat and Hanuman Ghat, and they often keep a Venkateswara Puja during their stay in Kashi, just as they would at home.
A Pandit familiar with the South Indian vidhi can perform Venkateswara Puja with Suprabhatam or Govinda namalu, archana and naivedyam at your home or hotel.
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 Venkateswara Puja
Families on a Kashi yatra from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka like to keep their family deity close, and a Venkateswara Puja lets them do so in the city of Shiva.
It pairs naturally with a Ganga snan and Kashi Vishwanath darshan, making the yatra feel complete.
Local traditions & timing
- Pandits for South Indian vidhi are fewer in Varanasi, so please enquire in advance.
- Saturdays are the most requested day.
- PujaKarma is not affiliated with any temple.
Where it's performed
- Your hotel, guest house or choultry
- A home in Varanasi
- Online sankalp with a Pandit
Planning tips
- Tell us your language and tradition so we can match the Pandit.
- Keep tulasi, flowers, fruits and naivedyam ready, or ask for samagri.
- Share your travel dates in Kashi.
About Venkateswara Puja
Worship of Lord Venkateswara, the Lord of Tirumala, traditionally offered on Saturdays, in Shravana and Purattasi, and at family milestones.
Duration
1.5 to 2.5 hours
Pricing
On enquiry
Online option
Available
Venkateswara Puja in Varanasi: FAQs
Can you arrange a Telugu speaking Pandit in Varanasi?
We try to. South Indian Pandits are fewer in Kashi, so please enquire early with your dates.
Can the puja be done in a hotel room?
Usually yes. It needs no homam. Check that your hotel allows a small diya.
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