- From
- ₹3,100
- Duration
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Pandits
- 1 pandit
- To the Sangam
- 4.4 km
Where can I book Namakaranam in Katra, Prayagraj? On Stuti Mandir: a verified pandit who lives near Katra performs Namakaranam at your home from ₹3,100 (1.5 to 2 hours, 1 pandit), in Hindi and Sanskrit, with the dakshina fixed before you book.
In Katra
A busy market and student neighbourhood near the university.
Katra is about 4.4 km from the Triveni Sangam.
About Namakaranam
Namakaranam is the naming ceremony of a newborn — usually on the 11th, 12th or 21st day — in which the father whispers the chosen name in the baby’s right ear after Punyahavachanam and prayers for a long, healthy life.
- Blessings for the child’s health, long life and good fortune
- Purification of the home after birth (Punyahavachanam)
- A family celebration that formally welcomes the baby
When families do it
- 11th, 12th or 21st day after birth, or on a muhurtham
- Avoiding Amavasya, Rikta tithis and eclipses
Other pujas in Katra
Are you a pandit or purohit in Katra?
Families in Katra book through Stuti Mandir every week. Verified pandits get bookings near home, the dakshina fixed before the day and paid on time, and choose their own days and travel distance. Pandits already with us refer others from their own family and parampara.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Namakaranam cost in Katra, Prayagraj?
From ₹3,100 for 1 pandit, with the dakshina fixed before you book. The full price, with any fees and tax, shows before you pay.
Is there a pandit near Katra?
Yes — Stuti Mandir has verified pandits living in and around Prayagraj who travel to Katra and nearby George Town, Civil Lines and Tagore Town. They speak Hindi, Sanskrit and Bhojpuri.
How long does Namakaranam take?
1.5 to 2 hours. Families usually do it 11th, 12th or 21st day after birth, or on a muhurtham.
Can family abroad join?
Yes. Relatives in another city or abroad can join on a live video call, or the whole puja can be done online with their names in the sankalpa.