Lakhs of devotees make their way through the treacherous and challenging terrain of the Garhwal Himalayas to offer their prayers in Kedarnath. Darshan of Baba Kedar at the temple is free of cost. There are many people who come to Kedarnath with the intention of performing some puja rituals. This special puja is done with the help of the head priest at the temple.
If you wish to get some similar puja ritual done, then you will be needed to book these special puja requests prior to booking your tickets to Kedarnath. After booking the puja, the payment will be made in the name of the treasurer of the Badri Kedar Temple committee. The company or the travel agent will not be responsible for the special puja ritual. It will be done separately.
Here are the Kedarnath Temple Puja Rates:
| Name of Puja | Timing | Rate in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Abhishek Puja (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 11051 |
| Akhand Jyoti Daily | As Per Norms | 3900 |
| Akhand Jyoti Varshik | As Per Norms | 28000 |
| Ann Daan | Any Time | 100 |
| Atka Prasad by the Ordinary Mail | For 10 years | 585 |
| Atka Prasad under Regd. Post | For 10 years | 1270 |
| Bal Bhog (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 2400 |
| Bhairav Pujan Bhent | Any Time | 1000 |
| Daan | Any Time | 101 |
| Daily Bhog Distribution | As Per Norms | 101 |
| Daily Nitya Niyam Bhog of Shri Kedarnath Ji | As Per Norms | 3510 |
| Daily Nitya Niyam Bhog of Shri Kedarnath Ji & his Subordinates Temples | As Per Norms | 5330 |
| Daily Yagya Havan (Time Afternoon) | As Per Norms | 2000 |
| Deep Batti Daan | Any Time | 1000 |
| Donation for Renovation Work | Any Time | 1001 |
| Gaddi Bhent | Any Time | 100 |
| Karpoor Aarti | For 10 years | 1900 |
| Laghu Rudrabhishek Puja | For 10 years | 5300 |
| Maha-Abhishek Puja (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 23100 |
| Mahabhog (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 13900 |
| Normal Bhog Puja Daily (Through Chief Priest) | As Per Norms | 325 |
| Prati Somvar Yagya Havan | As Per Norms | 2000 |
| Sadavrat Khichdi (For 5 Person) | As Per Norms | 3900 |
| Sampoorna Aarti (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 6500 |
| Shiv Ashtottari Path | For 10 years | 1500 |
| Shiv Mahimna Stotra Path | For 10 years | 1900 |
| Shiv Namavali Path | For 10 years | 2300 |
| Shiv Prakshmapann Stotra | For 10 years | 1900 |
| Shiv Sahasranaam Stotra | For 10 years | 1900 |
| Shiv Samadhi Poojan Kapat Band Hone Per | As Per Norms | 6500 |
| Shiv Tandav Stotram | For 10 years | 1900 |
| Shravani Poornima Annkut | As Per Norms | 7500 |
| Shodashopachara Puja (Bandhan) | For 10 years | 6500 |
| Special Bhog Puja Daily (Through Chief Priest) | As Per Norms | 850 |
| Special Donation | Any Time | 100 |
| Uttam Bhog Puja Daily (Through Chief Priest) | As Per Norms | 850 |
The earliest puja at Kedarnath starts at 4 am in morning and this special ritual goes on for 2 to 3 hours.
Here are the puja rates for the rituals where the presence of the devotee is not required:
| Name of Puja | Timing | Rate in INR |
|---|---|---|
| Asopacharu Puja (During General Darshan Time) | 8 Minutes | 950 |
| Balbhog (through Temple Chief Pujari Ji) | As Per Norms | 1000 |
| Laghu Rudra-Abhishek | 30 Minutes | 6100 |
| Maha Abhishek Puja (Time 01 hour, 5 Person) | 1 Hour | 9500 |
| Morning Puja’s (through Temple Chief Pujari Ji) | As Per Norms | 950 |
| Panchopchar Puja (During General Darshan Time) | During General Darshan Time | 950 |
| Rudrabhishek (Time 45 Minutes, 5 Person) | 45 Minutes | 7200 |
| Sampurna Aarti (Time 01 Hour, 1 Person) | 1 Hour | 6500 |
| Shiv Ashtottari Path (Time 05 Minutes, 3 Persons) | 5 Minutes | 1000 |
| Shiv Mahimna Stotra (Time 12 Minutes, 3 Persons) | 12 Minutes | 1900 |
| Shiv Namavali Path (Time 15 Minutes, 3 Persons) | 15 Minutes | 2000 |
| Shiv Apradh Kshamapan Stotra (Time 12 Minutes, 3 Persons) | As Per Norms | 2000 |
| Shiva Sahasranama Path (Time 10 Minutes,3 Persons) | 10 Minutes | 2000 |
| Shiv Tandav Stotra Path (Time 12 Minutes, 3 Persons) | 12 Minutes | 1900 |
| Shodashopachara Puja (Time 10 to 15 Minute, 5 Person) | 15 Minutes | 5500 |
| Whole Day Pujas | As Per Norms | 28600 |
Puja Performance:
The special puja and rituals take place in the inner sanctum of the temple around the triangular granite lingam of lord Kedar. All the rituals are done as per the instructions of the head priest. The head priest has learned these rituals and various puja steps through the great sage and seer Adi Shankaracharya, who had laid down the rules way back. The committee of Kedarnath is responsible for organizing, booking, and performing these special pujas and rituals. These rituals are performed before the start of the general puja Darshan in the morning.
It is a great idea to get the general puja quoting and plan your trip budget accordingly.
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