Hindu Ceremonies & Pujas

Vedic ceremonies, performed with care.

A list of pujas and sanskars Pandit Rajesh Tiwari conducts across Melbourne and Victoria. Final ceremony details, samagri and muhurat are confirmed personally before each booking.

Family performing Satyanarayan Puja with kalash, flowers and prasad at a Melbourne home

Satyanarayan Puja & Katha

सत्यनारायण कथा

Puja

A devotional puja and katha of Lord Vishnu commonly performed by families on birthdays, anniversaries, new beginnings or as a vow of gratitude. Includes sankalp, kalash sthapna, puja, katha and aarti. Final samagri list, duration and muhurat are confirmed with Panditji before the booking.

Hindu family with children participating in a Griha Pravesh ceremony at their new Melbourne home

Griha Pravesh Puja

गृह प्रवेश

Sanskar

House-warming ceremony for a new home, performed for families moving into a new property, a renovated home or a rental they wish to bless. Generally includes Vastu mantras, Ganesh pujan, kalash and havan. Exact ceremony details are confirmed with Panditji based on the home and family.

Bride and groom participating in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony around the sacred fire

Hindu Wedding (Shubh Vivah)

शुभ विवाह

Sanskar

Full Vedic wedding ceremony — Ganesh pujan, Kanyadaan, Mangal Pheras, Saptapadi and Havan — performed at a calm and considered pace with explanations for the couple and their families. Specific traditions, timings and rituals are agreed with the families in advance.

Ganesh Puja altar with Lord Ganesha murti, hibiscus flowers, modak and diya

Ganesh Puja

गणेश पूजा

Puja

Invocation of Lord Ganesha, commonly performed at the start of a new venture, before another puja or as a standalone ceremony for the family. Final puja details are confirmed with Panditji.

Family seated around a havan kund offering ghee during a Vedic yagya ceremony

Havan & Yagya

हवन व यज्ञ

Puja

Sacred fire ritual with Vedic mantras, performed by families seeking blessings, peace at home, or alongside another ceremony. Typically includes kund setup, ahuti and Vedic mantras. Indoor or outdoor setup is discussed in advance to suit the venue.

Shivling prepared for Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap with bilva leaves, rudraksha mala and diya

Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap

महामृत्युंजय जप

Jaap

Recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra of Lord Shiva, often performed by families seeking health and wellbeing for a loved one. Number of paths and structure of the jaap are confirmed during the enquiry.

Vastu Shanti havan ceremony inside a new Melbourne home with kalash and toran

Vastu Shanti Puja

वास्तु शांति

Shanti

Vastu puja performed for a home or workplace to invoke peace and positive energy. Often booked together with Griha Pravesh. Final scope is confirmed during the enquiry.

Parents and newborn during a traditional Hindu Namkaran naming ceremony

Namkaran (Naming) Ceremony

नामकरण संस्कार

Sanskar

Traditional naming ceremony for a new-born child, generally including Ganesh pujan, sankalp and the formal announcement of the chosen name. Name suggestions based on nakshatra can be discussed with Panditji.

Young child surrounded by family during a traditional Mundan sanskar ceremony

Mundan Sanskar

मुंडन संस्कार

Sanskar

First hair-cut ceremony for a young child. Family arrangements, location and barber coordination are discussed when the booking is confirmed.

Pandit Rajesh Tiwari performing Rudrabhishek with decorated Shivling, lotus flowers and ritual offerings

Rudrabhishek Puja

रुद्राभिषेक

Puja

Abhishek of Lord Shiva with Vedic Rudra mantras, performed by families seeking peace, wellbeing or as a vow. Scope, samagri and duration are confirmed with Panditji.

Sacred Hindu scripture on a decorated stand with family listening during Bhagwat Katha

Bhagwat Katha

भागवत कथा

Katha

Recitation from Srimad Bhagavatam, generally arranged over a series of days at a home or hall. Scheduling and arrangements are discussed in detail when planning the event.

Pandit Rajesh Tiwari performing Sundarkand recitation with Hanuman murti and devotional offerings

Sundarkand Path

सुंदरकांड पाठ

Katha

Recitation of Sundarkand from the Ramayana, performed by families seeking strength, protection and blessings of Lord Hanuman. Often arranged for Tuesdays, Saturdays or during times of difficulty. Duration and arrangements are confirmed with Panditji.

Maa Durga puja altar with red flowers, diya and family performing aarti during Navratri

Durga Puja & Navratri

दुर्गा पूजा

Festival

Devi puja during Navratri, including Kanya Pujan and aarti as the family wishes. Days and arrangements are agreed with the host family in advance.

Hindu engagement ceremony with couple exchanging rings and families offering blessings

Engagement (Sagai)

सगाई

Sanskar

Engagement ceremony with Ganesh pujan and Vedic blessings for the couple. Rituals are tailored to the families' traditions.

Expectant mother seated with family receiving gifts and blessings at a Godh Bharai ceremony

Shrimant / Godh Bharai

श्रीमंत

Sanskar

Traditional baby-shower puja celebrating motherhood. Family customs are discussed when booking.

Family participating in a Grah Dosh Nivaran shanti puja with havan and Navagraha offerings

Grah Dosh Nivaran

ग्रह दोष निवारण

Shanti

Remedial pujas addressing planetary doshas indicated in a kundli reading. Specific rituals are recommended after Panditji reviews the situation.

Respectful symbolic arrangement for Antim Sanskar and Shraddha with diya, white flowers and sacred water

Antim Sanskar & Shradh

अंतिम संस्कार

Sanskar

Last rites, asthi visarjan arrangements and the pitru karya that follows. Conducted with compassion and full guidance for the family.

Not sure which ceremony is right?

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