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Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala
What This Remedy Does
At Sri Manjunatha Temple in Dharmasthala, the Special Puja is a seva to Shiva as Manjunatha Swamy that the temple books in advance. Its priests perform it in your name on a confirmed date, with your gotra and up to four names in the sankalp. You receive the temple receipt or a WhatsApp confirmation once it is done.
What is the Special Puja at Dharmasthala?
The Special Puja at Dharmasthala is a seva to Sri Manjunatha Swamy, the form of Shiva worshipped there. Devotees book it in advance with the temple, and it is offered on a confirmed date. The temple's priests, who follow the Madhva tradition, perform it according to the temple's own procedure. In the sankalp, the dedication of the puja, the priest speaks your name and gotra, with up to four names in all. Because the temple does not hold this puja on festival days, the date is confirmed with you after booking.
Why devotees book it
- Devotion to Sri Manjunatha Swamy, the form of Shiva worshipped at Dharmasthala
- Thanksgiving after a prayer is answered or a family milestone is reached
- A prayer for peace in the family through a testing time
- Fulfilling a vow made to Manjunatha Swamy, offered in faith
When to book
Mondays and Pradosham are the traditional days devotees ask for, on dates the temple allows. The temple does not hold its Special Puja on festival days and books it in advance. That is why your Dharmasthala date is fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking.
About Sri Manjunatha Temple
Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala lies on the Netravati river in Dakshina Kannada district, Karnataka, and is known for its Sri Manjunatha Swamy temple. Shiva is worshipped here as Manjunatha. The temple's priests follow the Madhva tradition, while the Kshetra, the holy centre, is administered by the Heggade family, who are Jains. Dharmasthala is also known for annadana, the free meals served to every pilgrim. For many devotees, a puja in Manjunatha's name at Dharmasthala is a cherished offering of faith.
What this booking covers
- Special Puja at Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala, booked in your name
- Sankalp with your name and gotra, and birth star if you share it, for up to four names
- Temple receipt or confirmation on WhatsApp after the puja
Add-ons for this booking
- Annadana support
Choose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.
Please note
- The temple books its special puja in advance and does not hold it on festival days, so your date is confirmed with you after booking.
- Tulabhara needs you present and is not part of this booking.
- The date, the number of names and whether the seva can be done without you are confirmed with you on WhatsApp before your booking is processed.
- No private video of the ritual is promised; photos are shared only where the temple allows them.
- Prasad is not sent to your address.
More Shiv pujas
- Mrutyunjaya Rudrabhisheka — Mahabaleshwara Temple, Gokarna
- Rudrabhisheka — Srikanteshwara Temple, Nanjangud
- Rudrabhisheka — Murudeshwara Temple, Murudeshwar
Before booking
Share the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with the temple administration. Questions? Contact us.
- Special Puja booked in your name at Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala.
- Sankalp with your name and gotra.
- Temple receipt or confirmation on WhatsApp.
How Can You Arrange A Puja In Your Name?
Our simple process makes it easy to book and experience authentic Vedic rituals from anywhere in the world
Choose the ritual that aligns with your spiritual needs.
Submit your Name, Gotra, and purpose for the puja.
Rituals are conducted as per Vedic procedures in your name.
Receive visuals of the puja for your spiritual connection.
Sacred prasad is couriered to your doorstep.
How This Pooja Is Performed
The pooja is performed by experienced Vedic pandits following the full shastra vidhi — beginning with a sankalp taken in your name and gotra, followed by kalash sthapana, the main anushthan with mantra japa and havan/archana as prescribed, and a concluding aarti with prasad offering. It is conducted on an auspicious muhurat chosen for this remedy.
What You Will Receive
- Sankalp taken in your name & gotra before the pooja begins
- Video / photos of your pooja shared after completion
- Prasad and energised samagri shipped where applicable
- Post-pooja guidance: mantra to continue and simple daily practice
Best Practice
On the day of the pooja, keep a light sattvik routine, remember your wish clearly during the sankalp, and if possible listen to the mantra japa. For deeper results, this remedy is traditionally repeated as guided — contact us on WhatsApp after the pooja for your personalised follow-up.
How It Works
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Book your pooja
Tap Book Now and enter the name(s) and gotra for the sankalp, then complete the booking to confirm your slot.
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We connect with you
Our team confirms your sankalp details on WhatsApp and shares the muhurat chosen for your remedy.
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Pooja is performed
The pandit performs the full vidhi in your name and records the key moments of your pooja.
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Confirmation
A post-pooja summary, video recording and guidance note is shared with you.
Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala — quick facts
Book Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala online with Divine Hindu. The pandit takes a sankalp with your name and gotra and performs the full vidhi on a muhurat shared with you on WhatsApp; video or photos of your pooja are shared with you after completion.
- Performed by
- Experienced Vedic pandits, following the full shastra vidhi
- Sankalp
- Your name and gotra, confirmed with you on WhatsApp
- Muhurat
- Chosen for your pooja and shared by our team on WhatsApp
- You receive
- Video or photos of your pooja and a post-pooja guidance note
- Prasad
- Prasad and energised samagri shipped where applicable
- Price
- ₹ 2,501
Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala — questions answered
How is Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala performed in my name?
The pandit begins with a sankalp in your name and gotra, followed by kalash sthapana, the main anushthan with mantra japa and havan or archana as prescribed, and a concluding aarti.
Do I need to be present for the pooja?
No. The pooja is performed on your behalf. You share your name and gotra, and our team confirms the details and the muhurat with you on WhatsApp.
What details do I need to give?
The name(s) and gotra for the sankalp. If you don’t know your gotra, write “Kashyap”, which is traditionally used when the gotra is not known.
How will I know the pooja was done?
A video recording or photos of your pooja, with a short post-pooja summary and guidance note, are shared with you after completion.
Will I receive prasad?
Prasad and energised samagri are shipped where applicable.
Does the pooja guarantee a result?
A pooja is an act of faith and devotion performed with the full vidhi. It is offered in that spirit and does not promise any particular outcome.
Sankalp details
The name(s) and gotra you enter are taken in the sankalp of your Special Puja — Sri Manjunatha Temple, Dharmasthala.
