Significance of Ganga Jal & Dhatura Bhet to Kedareshwar, Kashi
Ganga jal, bilva patra, dhatura and bhang are offered to Kedareshwar by devotees who cannot travel to the Himalayan Kedarnath.
What’s included
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Puja performed at Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Photos and video of the offering, uploaded to your booking
- Photos of your puja
- Video of your puja
How the puja is performed
- 1
Sankalp with your name and gotra
- 2
Ganga jal abhishek
- 3
Offering of bilva, dhatura and flowers
About Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir
An ancient Shiva temple at Kedar Ghat in Varanasi, revered as the Kedarnath of Kashi.
Questions devotees ask us
Is this puja performed online or at the temple?
At Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir. You book and follow it online; the puja itself is performed at the temple by a verified pandit who takes the sankalp in your name.
Do I need to visit the temple?
No. Give the names and gotra for the sankalp when you book, and the pandit performs the puja on your behalf.
Who performs the puja?
A verified Stuti Mandir pandit at Gauri Kedareshwar Mandir. You will see the pandit’s name in your booking once assigned.
Can I provide my gotra?
Yes — the gotra is part of the sankalp and is asked when you book.
Can I book for my family?
Yes. Choose a package — up to 1 devotees — and add each person’s name.
Will I receive photos and video?
Yes. The pandit uploads photos and a video of your puja to your booking in My Online Pujas.
Is prasad included?
This puja does not include prasad delivery.
Can I choose the date?
Yes — choose any open date above. Dates close when they are full or shortly before the puja.
Can I cancel my booking?
Yes, up to 24 hours before the puja, from My Online Pujas; the full amount is refunded to your Stuti Mandir wallet.
Do I need to be present?
No. The pandit takes the sankalp with the names and gotra you give, makes the offering at the temple on the chosen date and uploads the photos and video to your booking.
What if I don’t know my gotra?
Choose “Kashyap”, the gotra traditionally used when one’s own is not known.
When can I book?
As soon as dates are open for this offering. If it shows “Opening soon”, tap “Notify me” and we’ll tell you when booking opens.