About Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja is the worship of Lord Vishnu with the chanting of his thousand names from the Mahabharata. It is commonly performed on Ekadashi, Thursdays and Saturdays and on Vaikuntha Ekadashi, often with a tulasi archana for each name. Families perform it praying for peace, health and the well-being of the household.
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja samagri list
- Tulasi leaves — 1,008
- Yellow flowers — 500 g
- Yellow cloth — 1
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Frequently asked questions
How much does Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja cost?
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.