Principal Pujas
Important worship ceremonies for the home, family and everyday religious life.
Special pujas • Advance arrangements required
Upcoming Festivals and Special Pujas
Traditional family worship performed with care
Ask in advance about dates and availability for a festival, vrat or special sankalp.
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Religious services from Dehradun
Pandit Bal Krishna Shastri
Vedic Rituals and Astrology Services
“Religious ceremonies and astrology services since 2003”
Chief Priest — Durga Mata Mandir, Survey Chowk, Dehradun
Puja, sanskars and astrology guidance shaped by family tradition, traditional methods and an understanding of your circumstances.
25+Years of astrology experience
2003Religious service since
2005Associated with the temple since
Chief PriestDurga Mata Mandir
DehradunPersonal service from
About Pandit JiKnowledge received through tradition,
Knowledge received through tradition,
matured through long experience
Pandit Bal Krishna Shastri learned astrology and traditional priestly practice from his elder brother. He has studied and practised astrology since around 2000, provided religious services since 2003, and been associated with Durga Mata Mandir at Survey Chowk since 2005.
Rituals are performed at temples, homes, wedding venues, offices and other suitable locations in Dehradun. Services in other cities depend on the date, location and availability.
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Shiva Puja and Rudrabhishek
Shiva worship, abhishek, recitations and Mahamrityunjaya rituals.
Griha Pravesh and Vastu Puja
Vedic rituals for a new home, land, construction and peace in the household.
Business and Office Puja
Auspicious ceremonies for shops, offices, establishments and new ventures.
Childhood Sanskars
Traditional rites from conception through the sacred-thread ceremony.
Wedding and Marital Ceremonies
From pre-wedding guidance to a traditional Vedic wedding ceremony.
Katha and Recitations
Sacred stories, scripture recitations, stotras and mantra chanting.
Havan and Yagya
Fire ceremonies for religious occasions and a range of personal sankalps.
Graha Dosha and Shanti Puja
Graha shanti and dosha remedies based on an astrology consultation.
Shanti and Special Rituals
Extended rituals for special sankalps, family peace and wellbeing.
Shraddha and Ancestral Rites
Tarpan, Shraddha, Pind Daan and Pitru Shanti ceremonies performed with reverence.
Deity-Specific Rituals
Special worship, recitations and havans dedicated to Hindu deities.
Vrat and Festival Pujas
Pujas for important fasts, festivals and observances throughout the year.
Vehicle and Other Auspicious Beginnings
Blessing ceremonies for new vehicles, equipment, learning and new work.
Every service is subject to advance discussion about the date, location, religious method and Pandit Ji's availability.
Frequently requested services
Popular pujas and sanskars
Griha Pravesh Puja
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View detailsRudrabhishek
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View detailsSatyanarayan Puja
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View detailsGeneral Havan
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View detailsNavgraha Shanti Puja
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View detailsVastu Puja
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View detailsMundan Sanskar
Contact Pandit Ji to discuss the traditional method, preparation and availability for Mundan Sanskar.
View detailsNamkaran Sanskar
Contact Pandit Ji to discuss the traditional method, preparation and availability for Namkaran Sanskar.
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Personal Consultation
Personal guidance on birth charts, marriage, career, education, business, dasha, planetary transits and auspicious timings.
Consultations available by phoneAdvance contact and scheduling are required
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When Should Griha Pravesh Puja Be Performed?
A clear introduction to muhurat, home preparation and the main religious steps in Griha Pravesh.
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Why Is Rudrabhishek Performed?
The religious meaning of Rudrabhishek, its general method and important preparation notes.
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The Religious Significance of Mundan Sanskar
The place of Mundan among the traditional sanskars, along with timing and family preparation.
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