How much does Karthika Pournami Pooja cost? Karthika Pournami Pooja costs from ₹2,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹2,750 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. On live video it’s ₹2,300, wherever you are. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How long does Karthika Pournami Pooja take? About 1.5 hours, with as the ritual needs. The pandit confirms the time when you book, as it depends on your family’s tradition.
How is Karthika Pournami Pooja performed? It takes 1.5 hours with as the ritual needs. The main steps are: Ganapati puja and sankalpa; Rudrabhisheka; Tulasi puja; Aarati.
What is Karthika Pournami Pooja?
Kartika Hunnime, the full moon of Shiva's and Vishnu's holiest month, is kept with lamps: Rudrabhisheka, tulasi puja, and 365 wicks lit together for the merit of a lamp for every day of the year. Families also take a holy dip and hear the Kartika Purana.
It is the high point of Karnataka's Kartika deepotsava season.
Benefits and best time for Karthika Pournami Pooja
Benefits
- The merit of Kartika's holiest day
- Shiva's and Vishnu's blessing
- Wrongs washed away and peace at home
When to perform
- Kartika Hunnime
Karthika Pournami Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- 2Rudrabhisheka
- 3Tulasi puja
- 4Lighting 365 wicks
- 5Reading from the Kartika Purana
- 6Aarati
Karthika Pournami Pooja samagri list
- 365-wick deepam or 365 cotton wicks
- Ghee or sesame oil
- Milk, curd, honey and water for abhishekam
- Bilva leaves, tulasi and flowers
- Fruits and sweets
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
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Why book Karthika Pournami Pooja with Stuti Mandir
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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 Karthika Pournami Pooja
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Choose Karthika Pournami Pooja 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 Karthika Pournami Pooja cost?
Karthika Pournami Pooja costs from ₹2,500 at home in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and the other metros, and from ₹2,750 in other cities. That is the dakshina for as the ritual needs, including travel. On live video it’s ₹2,300, wherever you are. Your family arranges the samagri from the pandit’s list, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Why does the price of Karthika Pournami Pooja vary?
The starting dakshina depends on your city (₹2,500 in the metros, ₹2,750 elsewhere). Some pandits set their own rate, and express booking costs extra. The exact amount is shown before you pay.
How long does Karthika Pournami Pooja take?
About 1.5 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 Karthika Pournami Pooja?
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 Karthika Pournami Pooja be done online?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Karthika Pournami Pooja on a live video call, with your family’s names and gotra in the sankalpa.
Can I book Karthika Pournami Pooja 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 Karthika Pournami Pooja?
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 Karthika Pournami Pooja?
Karthika Pournami Pooja can be booked in 166 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.