What to check before you book
- Verification: is the pandit’s identity checked (Stuti Mandir checks every pandit’s Aadhaar)?
- Language and tradition: will the sankalp be explained in your language, in your family’s sampradaya?
- Price: is the full dakshina fixed before you pay, with nothing asked extra at the door?
- Samagri: will you get the list in time, and what does the pandit bring?
- The day itself: can you see where the pandit is, and confirm arrival and completion?
- Muhurat: does the date and time suit the ritual — and can you ask a pandit if unsure?
Booking on Stuti Mandir, step by step
- 1
Choose the pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
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.
At home, on live video, or at a temple?
| Way | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pandit at home | Griha pravesh, samskaras, homams and family pujas where everyone is together | From the price list |
| Live video puja | Families abroad, parents in another city, or when no pandit is free nearby | ₹200 less where offered |
| Puja at a temple in your name | Pujas tied to a temple or tirtha — Triveni Sangam rites, chadhava, pitru seva | Shown on each temple puja |
What it costs
Questions devotees ask us
What is the best way to book a pandit online in India?
Use a service that shows the pandit’s verification, the full price before you pay, the language of the sankalp, and how you can reach them on the day. On Stuti Mandir (stutimandir.com) every pandit’s Aadhaar is checked, the dakshina is fixed upfront, the nearest available pandit is chosen for you, and you track them live with OTP codes at arrival and completion.
How much should I pay a pandit for a puja at home?
It depends on the ritual and its length: Griha Pravesh Pooja from ₹7,100, Satyanarayana Pooja from ₹3,100, Ganesh Pooja from ₹2,100, Rudrabhishekam from ₹3,100. The pooja price list has every ritual; live video pujas cost ₹200 less where offered.
How many days before should I book a pandit?
Book as soon as you have the muhurat — a week ahead is comfortable, and two to three weeks for griha pravesh, weddings and big homams in the wedding season. Short-notice bookings are possible when a pandit is free; express booking prioritises them for a small fee.
Does the pandit bring the samagri?
Usually no. The pandit shares the samagri list after booking and the family arranges it; for homams some pandits bring items such as samidha and the homa kundam.
Can a pandit do the puja online on a video call?
Yes, for many pujas: the pandit performs the full vidhi and takes your family’s names, gotra and nakshatra in the sankalp on a live video call. It suits families abroad and parents in another city.
What if the pandit doesn’t turn up?
You can see the pandit’s live location on the day, and support is on WhatsApp from 6 AM to 10 PM. If a booking can’t go ahead, the refund follows the cancellation and refund policy.