Vishnu Archana
श्री विष्णु अर्चनाVishnu naam archana with tulsi and flowers, followed by bhog and aarti.
Why is this puja performed?
You can offer Vishnu Archana when you visit Vishnupad with your family. The pandit recites Vishnu’s names and offers tulsi and flowers on your behalf. People usually choose this puja to pray for peace at home, the well-being of their family, or to thank Bhagwan Vishnu.
An archana is a short puja with names and offerings. If you would like to sit for a longer recitation, you can choose Vishnu Sahasranama Path instead.
When families arrange it
- A family visit to Vishnupad
- A birthday, anniversary or thanksgiving
- Regular Vishnu worship, including Ekadashi
How the puja is performed
The steps below explain what usually happens. Before you book, the pandit will confirm the readings, their number and any differences at your temple.
Names and sankalp
The pandit asks your name, gotra if you know it, and why you are offering the puja. He then helps you take the sankalp with water and flowers.
Ganesh remembrance and Vishnu dhyan
You begin by remembering Ganesh. The pandit then recites the opening prayers to Vishnu and asks you to join him in the prayer.
Gandha and flower offering
Sandal and flowers are offered to Vishnu. At the temple, the pujari will show you which offerings to hand over and which you can make yourself.
Vishnu naam archana with tulsi
The pandit recites Vishnu’s names, offering tulsi or flowers with each name. You can repeat the names after him where he asks you to.
Naivedya and aarti
The fruit or sweets brought for the puja are offered as bhog. You then join the aarti with your family.
Final prayer and prasad
You offer a final namaskar and receive the prasad arranged for the puja. The pandit will tell you when the ceremony is complete.
What you and your family do
You join the sankalp, prayers and aarti. The temple pujari will guide you when it is time to make an offering.
What to prepare
- Names and gotra, if known
- Confirm who brings tulsi, flowers and naivedya
- Ask for the meeting point at Vishnupad
Let us know how many people are coming and if anyone needs a chair or help reaching the puja. We will send the material list, time and meeting point when your booking is confirmed.
Where will it take place?
You can ask us to arrange this puja at Shri Vishnupad. We will confirm where each part of your puja takes place. A longer path or katha may need a separate place in Gaya.
If you would like photographs or video at Vishnupad, tell our team while arranging the ceremony.
Estimated price and what it covers
The estimate starts at ₹5,100 for the ceremony described here. We confirm the total after checking the venue, date and pandit arrangements.
- The pandit’s dakshina for the puja and readings you book.
- The usual materials needed for this puja.
- The puja in your family’s names, with help from our local team.
Temple tickets, transport, accommodation, special offerings, venue hire, meals and prasad delivery are separate unless your quote includes them. Any tax or extra charge will be stated before payment.