Homam Types and Cost in Bangalore — Ganapathi, Mrutyunjaya, Ayush, Navagraha Explained

A Homam (also called Havan) is a sacred fire ritual where offerings are made into a consecrated Agni — the divine messenger between humans and devas. For Bangalore families navigating life events, health concerns, or remedial astrology, the right homam at the right time can be transformative. Here's a guide to the most important homams and their costs in Bangalore.

Ganapathi Homam

Purpose: Removing obstacles, auspicious beginnings, business launches, exam success.
When to perform: Before any major undertaking — new business, exams, marriage, travel. Also on Ganesh Chaturthi and Sankashta Chaturthi.
Duration: 2–3 hours
Starting price: ₹5,499

Learn more on our Ganapathi Homam service page.

Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa

Purpose: Health protection, longevity, recovery from illness, mental wellness. Chanting of the Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra 108–1,008 times into the fire.
When to perform: During illness, pre-surgery, before major health events, for elderly family members, on Shivaratri and Mondays.
Duration: 4–8 hours depending on scale
Starting price: ₹15,999

See Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa Homa details.

Ayush Homam

Purpose: Longevity and life protection. Traditionally performed on milestone birthdays — 60th (Shashtyabdapurti), 70th (Bheemaratha Shanti), 80th (Sadabhishekam) — and for children on first birthdays (Ayushya Homam).
When to perform: Birthdays, health remedies, life transitions.
Duration: 3–5 hours
Starting price: ₹8,499

See our Ayush Homam service page.

Navagraha Homa

Purpose: Propitiating the nine celestial bodies (Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus, Saturn, Rahu, Ketu) for planetary remedies.
When to perform: Before Grihapravesha, during doshas indicated by your horoscope (Sade Sati, Kuja Dosha, Rahu-Ketu transits), and periodically for overall wellbeing.
Duration: 3–4 hours
Starting price: ₹9,999

Read our detailed post on when to perform Navagraha Shanti.

Rudrabhishekam / Rudra Homa

Purpose: Shiva worship for peace, health, and spiritual elevation. Involves chanting all 11 chapters of Sri Rudram.
When to perform: Mondays, Pradosha days, Shivaratri, Shravan Somavars, life transitions.
Duration: 3–4 hours
Starting price: ₹6,999

See Rudrabhishekam service details.

Chandi Homa

Purpose: Durga worship for protection from enemies, negativity, and obstacles. Typically 700-verse Devi Mahatmyam recitation.
When to perform: Navratri, times of distress, for courage and protection.
Duration: 4–6 hours
Starting price: ₹12,999

What's Included in Homam Pricing

Every Gopuja Homam booking includes:

• Qualified pandit(s) who have memorized the relevant Vedic mantras
• Havan kund, samidha (sacred wood — mango, peepal, banyan), and all fire offering materials
• 40+ item samagri kit delivered the day before
• Muhurat consultation
• Travel across all 78+ Bangalore areas

For complete pricing of all 28 services, visit our pricing page.

Which Homam Do I Need?

Not sure which homam fits your situation? WhatsApp our team at +91 6364375041 with your situation — health concern, horoscope dosha, or life event — and we'll recommend the appropriate ritual and muhurat. Also see our 2026 auspicious dates calendar.