How much does Antyeshti cost? Antyeshti costs from ₹15,000 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹16,500 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 Antyeshti take? About Same day, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
How is Antyeshti performed? It takes Same day with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Preparing the body; the family pays respects; Pindas at home and on the way; Rites at the cremation ground; Guidance for the 10th- to 13th-day rites.
What is Antyeshti?
Antyeshti is the last samskara — the funeral rites done by the son or nearest relative, at home and at the cremation ground. Our pandit guides the family through each step: preparing the body, the first pindas, the cremation with mantras, gathering the ashes (asthi sanchayana) and their immersion.
Benefits and best time for Antyeshti
Benefits
- A dignified farewell in the family's own tradition
- The rites done correctly
- Calm guidance at a very hard time
When to perform
- On the day of death, as soon as possible
Antyeshti vidhi (step by step)
- 1Preparing the body; the family pays respects
- 2Pindas at home and on the way
- 3Rites at the cremation ground
- 4Asthi sanchayana
- 5Guidance for the 10th- to 13th-day rites
Antyeshti samagri list
- The pandit gives the full list; items are usually arranged by the funeral service
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Book Antyeshti in your city
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- Pandit in Kolkata
- Pandit in Prayagraj
- Pandit in Belagavi
- Pandit in Udupi
Why book Antyeshti 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 Antyeshti
- 1
Choose Antyeshti 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 Antyeshti cost?
Antyeshti costs from ₹15,000 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹16,500 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 Antyeshti vary?
The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹15,000 in the metros, ₹16,500 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.
How long does Antyeshti take?
About Same day, 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 Antyeshti?
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 Antyeshti 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 Antyeshti?
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 Antyeshti?
Antyeshti can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.