How much does Abdikam cost? Abdikam costs from ₹7,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹8,250 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How long does Abdikam take? About 2.5 to 3 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
How is Abdikam performed? It takes 2.5 to 3 hours with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Sankalpa, and homa where followed; Pitru avahana; Pinda pradana; Dana of clothes, vessels and grain.
What is Abdikam?
Abdika (varshika) is the first annual shraddha, on the death tithi one year after a death. It completes the first-year rites; from the second year, the yearly shraddha is done on the same tithi. The first abdika is usually done with more pandits and a Brahmana bhojana.
Benefits and best time for Abdikam
Benefits
- Peace for the departed
- The first-year rites completed
- The ancestors' blessing
When to perform
- The death tithi, one year after the death
Abdikam vidhi (step by step)
- 1Sankalpa, and homa where followed
- 2Pitru avahana
- 3Pinda pradana
- 4Tila tarpana
- 5Brahmana bhojana
- 6Dana of clothes, vessels and grain
Abdikam samagri list
- Black sesame seeds and darbha grass
- Rice, ghee and honey
- Food for Brahmana bhojanam or swayampakam
- New clothes and vessels for dana
- Banana leaves
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
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Why book Abdikam with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Your pandit shares the full samagri list after booking, so your family has everything ready.
How to book Abdikam
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Choose Abdikam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Abdikam cost?
Abdikam costs from ₹7,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹8,250 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Why does the price of Abdikam vary?
The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹7,500 in the metros, ₹8,250 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.
How long does Abdikam take?
About 2.5 to 3 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
Who arranges the samagri for Abdikam?
Your family arranges it. After booking, the pandit shares the full list and suggests what can be simplified. Stuti Mandir does not sell or deliver samagri with bookings.
Can I book Abdikam without creating an account?
Yes. Tap Book, leave your name and WhatsApp number, and a coordinator confirms the pandit, date and dakshina with you.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Abdikam?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Abdikam?
Abdikam can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.