What is Birthday Pooja?
A Birthday Pooja (Ayushya Pooja) is done on the birth nakshatra or birthday with Ganapati pooja, Navagraha pooja and Ayushya sooktam, praying for health, long life and success in the year ahead.
Traditionally the birthday is kept by the birth nakshatra in the birth month (janma nakshatra), not the calendar date. Many families add an Ayush Homam for children’s first birthday (Abdapoorthi) or Mrityunjaya japam for elders.
Birthday Pooja in Pune
The pooja follows your family’s custom.
Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Muhurthams follow the Marathi panchang.
Shiva temples in and around Pune
- Parvati Hill Temple
Areas we cover in and around Pune
- Kothrud
- Hinjewadi
- Wakad
- Baner
- Aundh
- Viman Nagar
- Hadapsar
- Kharadi
- Pimpri-Chinchwad
- Magarpatta
How Birthday Pooja is performed
A typical Birthday Pooja with a Stuti Mandir pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- 2Navagraha pooja
- 3Ayushya sooktam and Mrityunjaya mantra
- 4Nakshatra devata pooja
- 5Harathi, blessings and akshinthalu
Birthday Pooja samagri list
- Kalasham with mango leaves
- Navagraha dhanyam
- New clothes for the birthday person
- Fruits, flowers and sweets
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking. You can also add a Stuti Mandir samagri kit to your order so everything arrives before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Birthday Pooja
Benefits
- Health and long life
- Strength of the birth nakshatra and planets
- Blessings for the year ahead
When to perform
- On the birth nakshatra in the birth month
- First birthday (Abdapoorthi) and milestone birthdays
Why book Birthday Pooja in Pune with Stuti Mandir
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Stuti Mandir before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Marathi and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Birthday Pooja in Pune
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Choose Birthday Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Pune and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Birthday Pooja cost in Pune?
With Stuti Mandir, Birthday Pooja in Pune starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Marathi-speaking pandit for Birthday Pooja in Pune?
Yes. Gurujis follow Maharashtrian Rigvedi and Yajurvedi practice, chanting in Sanskrit and explaining in Marathi or Hindi. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Pune do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Pune and nearby areas, including Kothrud, Hinjewadi, Wakad, Baner, Aundh and Viman Nagar. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Birthday Pooja take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Birthday Pooja?
The main items are kalasham with mango leaves, navagraha dhanyam, new clothes for the birthday person, fruits, flowers and sweets and turmeric, kumkum and akshinthalu. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
Should the pooja be on the date or the nakshatra?
Traditionally on the birth nakshatra in the birth month; the pandit can tell you the day.
Can I add a homam?
Yes. Book Ayush Homam for a homam on the birthday, especially for a child’s first birthday.
How do I book Birthday Pooja in Pune?
Open the Birthday Pooja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Pune address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.