- Cities
- 32 in Karnataka
- Poojas from
- ₹1,100
- Phone consultation
- from ₹301
- Languages
- Kannada
Where can I book a pandit in Karnataka? In Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru, Mysuru and Udupi and 26 more cities — at home, on live video, or by phone consultation.
Cities in Karnataka
- Pandit in Belagavi · ಬೆಳಗಾವಿ
- Pandit in Bengaluru · ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು
- Pandit in Hubballi · ಹುಬ್ಬಳ್ಳಿ
- Pandit in Mangaluru · ಮಂಗಳೂರು
- Pandit in Mysuru · ಮೈಸೂರು
- Pandit in Udupi · ಉಡುಪಿ
- Pandit in Bagalkot · ಬಾಗಲಕೋಟೆ
- Pandit in Ballari · ಬಳ್ಳಾರಿ
- Pandit in Bidar · ಬೀದರ್
- Pandit in Chamarajanagar · ಚಾಮರಾಜನಗರ
- Pandit in Chikkaballapur · ಚಿಕ್ಕಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ
- Pandit in Chikkamagaluru · ಚಿಕ್ಕಮಗಳೂರು
- Pandit in Chitradurga · ಚಿತ್ರದುರ್ಗ
- Pandit in Davanagere · ದಾವಣಗೆರೆ
- Pandit in Doddaballapur · ದೊಡ್ಡಬಳ್ಳಾಪುರ
- Pandit in Gadag · ಗದಗ
- Pandit in Hassan · ಹಾಸನ
- Pandit in Haveri · ಹಾವೇರಿ
- Pandit in Hosapete · ಹೊಸಪೇಟೆ
- Pandit in Kalaburagi · ಕಲಬುರಗಿ
- Pandit in Karwar · ಕಾರವಾರ
- Pandit in Kolar · ಕೋಲಾರ
- Pandit in Koppal · ಕೊಪ್ಪಳ
- Pandit in Madikeri · ಮಡಿಕೇರಿ
- Pandit in Mandya · ಮಂಡ್ಯ
- Pandit in Puttur · ಪುತ್ತೂರು
- Pandit in Raichur · ರಾಯಚೂರು
- Pandit in Ramanagara · ರಾಮನಗರ
- Pandit in Shivamogga · ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ
- Pandit in Tumakuru · ತುಮಕೂರು
- Pandit in Vijayapura · ವಿಜಯಪುರ
- Pandit in Yadgir · ಯಾದಗಿರಿ
Pandits in every part of Bengaluru
Stuti Mandir is based in Kasavanahalli, Bengaluru, and covers all 42 localities below — from Whitefield and Electronic City to Malleshwaram and Jayanagar.
- Kasavanahalli
- Haralur
- HSR Layout
- Bellandur
- Sarjapur Road
- Koramangala
- BTM Layout
- Bommanahalli
- Begur
- Electronic City
- Whitefield
- Marathahalli
- Brookefield
- Mahadevapura
- KR Puram
- Varthur
- Indiranagar
- Domlur
- Halasuru
- Hebbal
- Yelahanka
- Hennur
- Kalyan Nagar
- Thanisandra
- Sahakara Nagar
- RT Nagar
- Malleshwaram
- Rajajinagar
- Yeshwanthpur
- Mahalakshmi Layout
- Basaveshwaranagar
- Vijayanagar
- RR Nagar
- Kengeri
- Jayanagar
- JP Nagar
- Banashankari
- Basavanagudi
- Chamarajpet
- Bannerghatta Road
- Kanakapura Road
- Uttarahalli
Ritual traditions of Karnataka
Smarta
Followers of Adi Shankaracharya, guided by the Sringeri Sharada Peetham; Ganapathi, Shiva, Devi, Vishnu and Surya are all worshipped.
Madhva
The Dvaita tradition of Sri Madhvacharya, centred on the Udupi Sri Krishna Matha and its ashta mathas; Raghavendra Swamy of Mantralaya is widely revered.
Sri Vaishnava
The tradition of Sri Ramanujacharya, strong around Melukote and among Iyengar families.
Veerashaiva
Families devoted to Shiva in the line of Basavanna, with their own mathas and customs across north and central Karnataka.
Karnataka festivals families book pandits for
Ugadi · ಯುಗಾದಿ
The Kannada new year — bevu-bella, oil bath and panchanga shravana.
Varamahalakshmi Vratha · ವರಮಹಾಲಕ್ಷ್ಮಿ ವ್ರತ
On the Friday before Shravana Purnima; married women worship Lakshmi in a decorated kalasha.
Swarna Gowri & Ganesha Chaturthi · ಗೌರಿ ಗಣೇಶ ಹಬ್ಬ
Gowri on the day before Ganesha; women give bagina to married women of the family.
Navaratri & Mysuru Dasara · ನವರಾತ್ರಿ ಮತ್ತು ದಸರಾ
Bombe habba (the doll display), Saraswati pooja, Ayudha pooja and Vijayadashami.
Deepavali · ದೀಪಾವಳಿ
Naraka Chaturdashi, Lakshmi pooja and Bali Padyami — when Bali is worshipped in Karnataka homes.
Karthika Deepotsava · ಕಾರ್ತಿಕ ದೀಪೋತ್ಸವ
A month of lamps, with Tulasi pooja on Utthana Dwadashi.
Makara Sankranti · ಮಕರ ಸಂಕ್ರಾಂತಿ
Ellu-bella exchanged with “ellu bella thindu olle maathaadi”.
Nagara Panchami · ನಾಗರ ಪಂಚಮಿ
Naga worship at the family naga bana or an anthill, especially in coastal Karnataka.
Popular poojas in Karnataka
Well-known temples in Karnataka
- Kapileshwar Temple (Belagavi)
- Renuka Yellamma Temple, Saundatti (Belagavi)
- Dodda Ganesha Temple, Basavanagudi (Bengaluru)
- Gavi Gangadhareshwara Temple (Bengaluru)
- Banashankari Temple (Bengaluru)
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Rajajinagar (Bengaluru)
- Siddharoodha Math (Hubballi)
- Unkal Chandramouleshwara Temple (Hubballi)
- Banashankari Temple, Badami (Hubballi)
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple (Mangaluru)
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple (Mangaluru)
- Mangaladevi Temple (Mangaluru)
Talk to a pandit by phone in Karnataka
Not sure of the date, the dosha or which puja to do? Book a call: a verified pandit calls you in Kannada at the time you choose — ask-a-pandit calls from ₹301, muhurat from ₹501, kundli and dosha readings from ₹501, vastu from ₹1,501. Calls work anywhere in India and abroad, on your phone or WhatsApp.
How to book a pandit in Karnataka
- 1
Choose your pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
- 2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards or net banking) — the full bill is shown before you pay.
- 4
On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Questions devotees ask us
How do I book a pandit in Karnataka?
Open your city on Stuti Mandir, choose the pooja and a verified pandit, pick a date and time, and pay online. Pandits are available in 32 cities of Karnataka, including Belagavi, Bengaluru, Hubballi, Mangaluru and Mysuru.
Which languages do pandits in Karnataka speak?
Kannada and Sanskrit for the mantras; in the big cities you can also choose pandits who speak Telugu, Tamil, Hindi or English. Each pandit’s languages are on their profile.
How much does a pandit cost in Karnataka?
Poojas start from ₹1,100; a griha pravesh with Vastu shanti is usually ₹7,100 and up, and homams with more pandits cost more. The full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I talk to a pandit on the phone from Karnataka before booking?
Yes. Book a phone consultation — ask-a-pandit calls from ₹301, muhurat from ₹501, kundli and dosha readings from ₹501, vastu from ₹1,501 — and a pandit calls you in your language at the time you choose.
Do Karnataka pandits follow Smarta or Madhva tradition?
Both, and Sri Vaishnava and Veerashaiva families are served too. Tell us your family’s tradition and the pandit follows it.
Is Stuti Mandir based in Karnataka?
Yes. Stuti Mandir’s office is in Kasavanahalli, Bengaluru (560035); call +91-90591-39258.