- Santana Gopala Homam
- From ₹9,1002.5 to 3 hours
- Pitru Dosh Puja
- From ₹9,1002.5 to 3 hours
- Seemantham
- From ₹5,1001.5 to 2 hours
Which puja is best for the blessing of children? Traditionally Santana Gopala Homam, Pitru Dosh Puja, Seemantham. Which one suits your family depends on your tradition and, for many families, the horoscope — a short call with a pandit helps you choose.
Pujas for the blessing of children
Santana Gopala Homam
Santana Gopala Homam is a homam to Bala Krishna (Santana Gopala) with the Santana Gopala mantra, performed by couples praying for a healthy child and for the wellbeing of children.
- Blessings for progeny
- Health and wellbeing of children
- Peace and hope for the couple
Pitru Dosh Puja
Pitru Dosh Puja is the remedy for pitru dosha — the affliction attributed to unsatisfied ancestors, shown by the Sun or Moon with Rahu or Ketu in the 9th house — with tarpanam, pinda daan, Narayana pooja and homam.
- Peace for the ancestors
- Removal of obstacles in marriage, children and career
- Harmony and progress for the family
Seemantham
Seemantham (Simantonnayana) is the pregnancy ceremony in the 7th or 8th month that blesses the mother and the baby, with the parting of the hair, bangles and the blessings of married women — known as Godh Bharai and Valaikappu.
- Blessings for a safe delivery and healthy baby
- Emotional support and joy for the mother
- Fulfils the traditional samskara
When to do it
Thursdays, Ekadashi, Krishna Janmashtami, or a muhurta fixed from the couple’s stars.
From abroad, or another city
Families in the USA, UK, Canada, the Gulf, Australia and elsewhere book these as live video pujas: the pandit performs the full vidhi in India with your family’s names in the sankalpa, at a time that suits your time zone.
Questions devotees ask us
Which puja is best for the blessing of children?
Traditionally Santana Gopala Homam, Pitru Dosh Puja, Seemantham. Which one suits your family depends on your tradition and, for many families, the horoscope — a short call with a pandit helps you choose.
When should it be done?
Thursdays, Ekadashi, Krishna Janmashtami, or a muhurta fixed from the couple’s stars.
Can the puja be done online if I live abroad?
Yes. Many of these pujas can be performed on a live video call: the pandit takes your family’s names, gotra and nakshatra in the sankalpa, at a time that suits your time zone.
Does a puja guarantee the result?
No. A puja is a prayer and a sankalpa made with faith; families do it alongside their own effort — and alongside medical, legal or financial advice where that is needed.
How much does it cost?
From ₹5,100 for Seemantham; each puja shows its full price before you pay.