Opening a new office means a long list, and the pooja is one more thing to get right: the muhurat, the samagri, the order of the vidhi. A pandit leads the ritual, so you can welcome your team and guests without worrying about the details.
Why it is done
Many families and business owners mark a new workplace, a new financial year or Diwali with a pooja to Ganesha and Lakshmi, often with worship of account books and tools of the trade. It is a traditional way of beginning a venture with intention and thanking the people involved. The format varies by community and business.
Who it is for
Owners opening a new office, shop or clinic; teams moving into a new space; businesses who hold a pooja at the start of the financial year or at Diwali.
When to do it
Many choose a muhurat from the panchang, often in the morning, and some prefer Diwali or the start of a financial year. Your pandit can suggest muhurat options. Your custom takes priority.
Choose your ceremony
About 1 hour for either ceremony.
- Live video puja: A live video Office Puja works if the owners are abroad or in another city: the pandit leads on video and you follow along at the office. You arrange the samagri yourself, and a helper at the office makes the ritual easier. Staff or partners in other cities can join the call.
- Standard: About 1 hour with one pandit and 22 vidhi steps. It covers sankalp, Ganesh and Lakshmi worship, worship of books and tools, aarti and bhog.
- Extended: The second option runs the same length, about 1 hour, with one pandit and 22 vidhi steps. The pandit confirms with you what differs, if anything, before your date.
Start with the standard. If you want something different, such as a havan, ask us and the pandit will advise.
Choose 'With samagri' and the pandit brings the ritual items. Choose 'Own samagri' if you already have them or prefer to buy them yourself. The Vedic Rituals New Office Pooja Kit packs the essentials in ritual order if you want to arrange samagri yourself.
The sequence
- Purification and lamp lighting
- Sankalp with the business and owner's details
- Ganesh and Lakshmi pooja
- Worship of the family's kuldevi and other deities
- Worship of account books, tools and equipment
- Havan, if your tradition includes it
- Aarti and pushpanjali
- Bhog and prasad, and closing prayers
How to prepare
- Clean the office and set up the space for the pooja the day before
- Place the account books, laptop or tools you want included on a clean surface
- Pick a spot facing the direction your tradition prefers
- Let staff know the muhurat and who will attend
- Keep a bucket of water near, and check building rules on flames
- Decide whether you will use the pandit's samagri or a kit
Who should attend
The owners or partners, usually with the team. Staff and guests can join for the aarti and prasad.
Your tradition
Marwari, Gujarati, Punjabi, Bengali and South Indian businesses each have their own order, and some include Shaligram, Saraswati or the family deity. Tell us your community and language at booking.
Safety
If your pooja includes a diya, incense or havan, keep it on a stable, heat-safe surface away from paper, curtains and electronics, and keep water nearby. Check your building's rules on open flames.
Questions
How long should I plan for? About 1 hour, plus a little time to set up.
Can we do it for an existing office? Yes. Many businesses hold it at Diwali or at the start of a financial year.
Is a havan required? Not always. Some offices cannot allow an open flame. Ask the pandit for options.
Do we need to bring our account books? Many traditions include them. Keep them ready on a clean surface if yours does.
Can the pandit follow our community's custom? Yes, where possible. Share your custom at booking.