Birthday Puja is a short thanksgiving ceremony performed on a birthday to seek divine blessings for the year ahead, express gratitude for the year gone by, and invoke health, prosperity, and long life.
60 min Physical & Online Birth & Child Rituals
Why perform Birthday Puja?
Seeks divine blessings and protection for the coming year
Expresses gratitude for health and blessings received
Removes obstacles and negative influences before the new year of life begins
When should Birthday Puja be performed?
Performed on the birthday itself, ideally in the morning, though it can be scheduled at any convenient time that day.
How is Birthday Puja performed?
Sankalp
The celebrant takes a vow stating their name, birth star, and the intent of the puja.
Ganesh & Navagraha Puja
Lord Ganesha and the nine planets are worshipped to remove obstacles and balance planetary influences for the year ahead.
Ayushya Homam (optional)
A short fire ritual may be included specifically for long life and health.
Aarti & Blessings
A concluding aarti is performed and elders bless the celebrant.
Items needed (Samagri)
Flowers and garlands
Fruits and sweets for prasad
Diya, incense, and camphor
New clothes (optional)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birthday Puja only for children?
No, it's performed for people of any age as a yearly thanksgiving and blessing ritual.
Can it be done online?
Yes, a Panditji can guide the ceremony over video call if an in-person visit isn't possible.
₹3,5002,10040% off
+ Travelling charge collected by Panditji, if applicable