- Price
- ₹6,500
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours at home
- Time difference
- India +12 h 30 min
- Languages
- Hindi, Telugu
Can I book an online Durga Pooja from Sacramento? Yes. On Stuti Mandir a verified pandit in India performs Durga Pooja live on video for your family in Sacramento, with your names and gotra in the sankalpa — 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PDT. ₹6,500, 2 to 3 hours at home, paid by international card.
Timing for Sacramento
Pandits in India perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST. The hours that fall in your waking day: 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM IST is 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT (the evening before); 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST is 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PDT. The pandit fixes the muhurat inside that window.
Coming Krishna Ashtami days in Sacramento
- Krishna Ashtami begins Sun, 1 Nov, 2026, 1:22 am PST (Sun, 1 Nov, 2026, 2:52 pm IST)
- Shukla Ashtami begins Mon, 16 Nov, 2026, 2:50 pm PST (Tue, 17 Nov, 2026, 4:20 am IST)
- Krishna Ashtami begins Mon, 30 Nov, 2026, 10:42 am PST (Tue, 1 Dec, 2026, 12:12 am IST)
About Durga Pooja
Durga Pooja is the worship of Goddess Durga, who destroyed the demon Mahishasura, for protection, strength and victory of good over evil. At home it is performed during Navaratri and on Durgashtami, or whenever a family seeks the goddess’s protection.
- Protection of the family
- Strength and courage to overcome difficulties
- Removal of negative influences
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 Durga Pooja done for a family in Sacramento?
A verified pandit in India performs the full vidhi on a live video call. You sit with your family at home in Sacramento, follow along, and the sankalpa is taken in your names, gotra and nakshatra.
What time will it be in Sacramento?
India is 12 h 30 min ahead of Sacramento. Pandits perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST; for you that means 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM PDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM PDT.
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 Durga idol or photo, Kalasham, coconut and mango leaves and Red flowers, garlands and kumkum) and suggests simple substitutes for what isn’t available abroad.
How do we pay from United States?
In Indian rupees — ₹6,500 for the puja — by international card through Razorpay. The full price shows before you pay.
Which languages can the pandit speak?
Families in Sacramento often ask for Hindi, Telugu and Punjabi; choose the language when you book.