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Dasa Dina Karma: Meaning, Vidhi, Samagri & Cost

Dasa Dina Karma covers the rites from the 10th to the 13th day after a death — dashagatra, ekadasha, sapindikaranam and the 13th-day shubha sweekaram (Terahvin) that ends the mourning period. Book a verified pandit at home from ₹11,000 in 166 cities across India.

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How much does Dasa Dina Karma cost? Dasa Dina Karma costs from ₹11,000 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹12,150 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 Dasa Dina Karma take? About 4 days (2 to 4 hours each day), with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.

How is Dasa Dina Karma performed? It takes 4 days (2 to 4 hours each day) with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Dashagatra pindas (10th day); Ekadasha shraddha and vrishotsarga (11th day); Sapindikarana (12th day); Brahmana bhojana and dana.

What is Dasa Dina Karma?

The rites from the 10th to the 13th day after a death — dashagatra, ekadasha, sapindikarana and the 13th-day shubha sweekara — give the departed a new subtle body, unite them with the ancestors, and bring the family back to normal life with the final purification.

Benefits and best time for Dasa Dina Karma

Benefits

  • A peaceful journey for the departed
  • The family's duty completed
  • The family and home purified

When to perform

  • The 10th to 13th day after the death, as the family follows

Dasa Dina Karma vidhi (step by step)

  1. 1Dashagatra pindas (10th day)
  2. 2Ekadasha shraddha and vrishotsarga (11th day)
  3. 3Sapindikarana (12th day)
  4. 4Shubha sweekara with Punyahavachana (13th day)
  5. 5Brahmana bhojana and dana

Dasa Dina Karma samagri list

  • Black sesame, darbha grass and rice
  • Ghee, honey and milk
  • Clothes, vessels and grains for dana
  • Food for Brahmana bhojanam
  • Kalasham for Punyahavachanam

Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.

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Why book Dasa Dina Karma with Stuti Mandir

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Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.

Live pandit tracking

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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 Dasa Dina Karma

  1. 1

    Choose Dasa Dina Karma and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.

  2. 2

    Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.

  3. 3

    Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.

  4. 4

    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 Dasa Dina Karma cost?

Dasa Dina Karma costs from ₹11,000 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹12,150 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 Dasa Dina Karma vary?

The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹11,000 in the metros, ₹12,150 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.

How long does Dasa Dina Karma take?

About 4 days (2 to 4 hours each 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 Dasa Dina Karma?

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 Dasa Dina Karma 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 Dasa Dina Karma?

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 Dasa Dina Karma?

Dasa Dina Karma can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.

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Reviewed by Stuti Mandir’s verified pandits · updated 5 November 2026