Not everyone can travel to a temple or arrange a pandit, particularly if you live abroad or have a demanding schedule. Booking a puja online lets the ritual be performed properly on your behalf, with the sankalp — the formal statement of intent — taken in your name and gotra. You receive video of the ceremony and prasad by post.
What sankalp means
Sankalp is the formal declaration of intent made at the start of a ritual, stating who the ritual is for — their name, gotra and purpose. Because the ritual is bound to the person through sankalp rather than physical presence, it can be validly performed on their behalf.
Why remote rituals are traditionally accepted
Families have long arranged rituals at distant temples or in ancestral villages while living elsewhere. The practice of a priest performing rites for an absent person is well established and predates the internet by a considerable margin.
What you should expect to receive
A properly organised online puja should include an auspicious muhurat, the sankalp taken in your name, video or photographs of the ceremony, and prasad sent to you afterwards. Anything less and you are entitled to ask why.
Frequently asked questions
Is a puja performed on my behalf valid? Yes. Performing rituals on behalf of someone via sankalp is a long-established practice, particularly for those living far away.
Do you tell me which puja I need? If you are unsure, share your chart and the appropriate remedial puja will be recommended before you book.
Do you send prasad abroad? Prasad is dispatched within India as standard. For international addresses, please ask before booking.
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