- Price
- ₹2,100
- Duration
- 1 to 1.5 hours
- Time difference
- India +9 h 30 min
- Languages
- Gujarati, Telugu
Can I book an online Ganesh Pooja from Philadelphia? Yes. On Stuti Mandir a verified pandit in India performs Ganesh Pooja live on video for your family in Philadelphia, with your names and gotra in the sankalpa — 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT. ₹2,100, 1 to 1.5 hours, paid by international card.
Timing for Philadelphia
Pandits in India perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST. The hours that fall in your waking day: 6:00 AM – 7:00 AM IST is 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before); 4:30 PM – 9:00 PM IST is 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT. The pandit fixes the muhurat inside that window.
Coming Vinayaka Chaturthi days in Philadelphia
- Vinayaka Chaturthi begins Thu, 12 Nov, 2026, 7:39 am EST (Thu, 12 Nov, 2026, 6:09 pm IST)
- Sankashti Chaturthi begins Thu, 26 Nov, 2026, 11:18 pm EST (Fri, 27 Nov, 2026, 9:48 am IST)
- Vinayaka Chaturthi begins Sat, 12 Dec, 2026, 3:36 am EST (Sat, 12 Dec, 2026, 2:06 pm IST)
About Ganesh Pooja
Ganesh Pooja is the worship of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles (Vighneshwara), done before any new beginning — moving into a home, opening a business, buying a vehicle, starting studies — and every year on Vinayaka Chavithi (Ganesh Chaturthi).
- Removes obstacles before a new venture, journey or ceremony
- Brings an auspicious start to a home, business or vehicle
- Blesses students with focus, memory and success in studies
- Brings peace and harmony to the household
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 Ganesh Pooja done for a family in Philadelphia?
A verified pandit in India performs the full vidhi on a live video call. You sit with your family at home in Philadelphia, follow along, and the sankalpa is taken in your names, gotra and nakshatra.
What time will it be in Philadelphia?
India is 9 h 30 min ahead of Philadelphia. Pandits perform between 6 AM and 9 PM IST; for you that means 8:30 PM – 9:30 PM EDT (the evening before) or 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM EDT.
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 Ganesha idol or picture (or turmeric for pasupu Ganapati), Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood paste and Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric)) and suggests simple substitutes for what isn’t available abroad.
How do we pay from United States?
In Indian rupees — ₹2,100 for the puja — by international card through Razorpay. The full price shows before you pay.
Which languages can the pandit speak?
Families in Philadelphia often ask for Gujarati, Telugu and Hindi; choose the language when you book.