Dosha shanti
Shani Shanti Puja
शनि शांति पूजा
Puja for Saturn — during Sade Sati, Dhaiya or Shani mahadasha — with Shani mantras, til-oil abhishek and daan.
From $121 · 2 – 3 hrs
BookOnline puja for families in Chicago
Serving families across Naperville, Schaumburg, Aurora, Devon Avenue, Skokie — live by video, scheduled in CT.
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Chicagoland's Indian community — from Devon Avenue to Naperville and Schaumburg — keeps traditions alive through long winters. Online pujas are especially welcome in January and February, when travel to a temple can be difficult.
Practical notes for Chicago
- Winter-friendly scheduling: online puja when roads are bad.
- CT is 11h30m behind IST in winter (10h30m in summer).
- Shani Shanti and Hanuman Chalisa paths are often requested on Saturdays.
- We provide indoor-safe havan alternatives for apartments.
Online via Zoom, Google Meet, WhatsApp video. Online pujas from $51 — see pricing.
What every booking includes
Sankalp in your names
Pandit ji takes the sankalp live, reading out your names, gotra and wish.
Live, not pre-recorded
The whole puja happens on a video call with you; family anywhere can join.
Recording and photos
You receive the recording after the puja, plus photos for tirth pujas.
Muhurat in your time
Every muhurat is confirmed in CT and IST, in writing.
Samagri list and setup guide
Matched to your local Indian grocery store, with substitutes and an altar photo guide.
Smoke-free havan option
Havan without smoke-alarm worries for flats, condos and offices.
Worried about smoke alarms? Smoke-free havan available
Pandit ji performs the fire havan live at a tirth in India while you offer ahutis at home with no smoke. Ideal for apartments, shops and offices.
Popular in Chicago
Path & recitation
Hanuman Chalisa Path
हनुमान चालीसा पाठ
Hanuman Chalisa recited 11, 21 or 108 times with sankalp — a short, powerful devotional session.
From $51 · 1 – 3 hrs (by count)
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Vishnu & family
Satyanarayan Puja
सत्यनारायण पूजा
A gentle, family-friendly Vishnu puja with the five-chapter Satyanarayan Katha — done for gratitude, new beginnings and household harmony.
From $71 · 1.5 – 2 hrs
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Shiva
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap
महामृत्युंजय जाप
Repeated chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra — offered for health, recovery and protection, often for a loved one far away.
From $501 · 1 day (11,000) to 7–11 days (1.25 lakh japa)
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Nothing is charged online; dakshina is confirmed before the puja. Refund & cancellation policy
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a pandit physically based in Chicago?
Our pandits lead pujas online from India and travel to tirths in India. For Chicago families we offer live online puja and tirth puja in India on your behalf. We have no local office in Chicago.
What time are pujas for Chicago?
Any time that suits you — we confirm in CT and IST together. Weekend mornings in CT are popular because they fall in the Indian evening.
Where do I buy samagri?
Any Indian grocery store near you; we send a list with substitutes.