- Price
- ₹3,100
- Duration
- 1.5 to 2 hours
- Time difference
- India −7 h 30 min
- Languages
- Hindi, Punjabi
Can I book an online Birthday Pooja from Christchurch? Yes. On Stuti Mandir a verified pandit in India performs Birthday Pooja live on video for your family in Christchurch, with your names and gotra in the sankalpa — 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM Auckland time. ₹3,100, 1.5 to 2 hours, paid by international card.
Timing for Christchurch
Pandits in India perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST. The hours that fall in your waking day: 6:00 AM – 2:00 PM IST is 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM Auckland time. The pandit fixes the muhurat inside that window.
Coming Krishna Ekadashi days in Christchurch
- Krishna Ekadashi begins Wed, 4 Nov, 2026, 6:33 pm Auckland time (Wed, 4 Nov, 2026, 11:03 am IST)
- Shukla Ekadashi begins Fri, 20 Nov, 2026, 2:46 pm Auckland time (Fri, 20 Nov, 2026, 7:16 am IST)
- Krishna Ekadashi begins Fri, 4 Dec, 2026, 6:33 am Auckland time (Thu, 3 Dec, 2026, 11:03 pm IST)
About Birthday Pooja
A Birthday Pooja (Ayushya Pooja) is done on the birth nakshatra or birthday with Ganapati pooja, Navagraha pooja and Ayushya sooktam, praying for health, long life and success in the year ahead.
- Health and long life
- Strength of the birth nakshatra and planets
- Blessings for the year ahead
How it works
- 1
Book the puja and choose a date, time and language.
- 2
The pandit calls before the day with the list of things to keep ready.
- 3
On the day, join the video call; the pandit performs the full vidhi with your names in the sankalpa.
- 4
Ask your questions at the end — and book the next one when you need it.
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Questions devotees ask us
How is an online Birthday Pooja done for a family in Christchurch?
A verified pandit in India performs the full vidhi on a live video call. You sit with your family at home in Christchurch, follow along, and the sankalpa is taken in your names, gotra and nakshatra.
What time will it be in Christchurch?
India is 7 h 30 min behind Christchurch. Pandits perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST; for you that means 1:30 PM – 9:30 PM Auckland time.
What do we keep ready at home?
A lamp, flowers, fruits and a few puja items — the pandit sends the full list (it starts with Kalasham with mango leaves, Navagraha dhanyam and New clothes for the birthday person) and suggests simple substitutes for what isn’t available abroad.
How do we pay from New Zealand?
In Indian rupees — ₹3,100 for the puja — by international card through Razorpay. The full price shows before you pay.
Which languages can the pandit speak?
Families in Christchurch often ask for Hindi and Punjabi; choose the language when you book.