About New Vehicle Pooja
New Vehicle Pooja (Vahana Pooja) is performed when bringing home a new car, bike or commercial vehicle, praying for safe journeys. The vehicle is washed and decorated, and the priest performs Ganapathi puja, applies turmeric and kumkum, ties a sacred thread and breaks a coconut or lemons before its first drive. It is usually done on an auspicious day and time.
New Vehicle Pooja samagri list
- Flowers and a garland for the vehicle
- Turmeric, kumkum and sandalwood
- Coconut and four lemons
- Sacred thread
- Camphor and incense
- Fruits or sweets for prasadam
New Vehicle Pooja near you
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Frequently asked questions
How much does New Vehicle Pooja cost?
New Vehicle Pooja with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹1,500 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.