At Badrinath you can book special pujas directly with the Shri Badrinath–Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC). The two most popular are the early-morning Mahabhishek and Abhishek pujas, which let a small number of devotees attend the ritual near the sanctum before general darshan opens. Bookings are made on the official BKTC website or at the temple office counter in Badrinath.
This guide lists the main pujas, their official fees, timings and how to book without paying middlemen.
How to book a puja at Badrinath
Option 1: Online on the BKTC website
- Go to the official site badrinath-kedarnath.gov.in.
- Open the puja booking section and choose Shri Badrinath.
- Select the puja, date and number of people.
- Fill in the name and gotra of the devotee(s) and your contact details.
- Pay online. Save the receipt as a PDF and keep a printout.
- Report at the temple office in Badrinath the day before the puja to confirm your reporting time.
Popular morning pujas in May, June and October sell out early. Book as soon as you fix your travel dates.
Option 2: At the temple office in Badrinath
You can also book at the BKTC counter near the temple, if slots are free. This works well outside the peak season. Carry an ID and cash or UPI.
Be careful of fake sellers
Only the BKTC website and counter issue official puja receipts. Fees go to the temple committee. Anyone selling "VIP puja" or "guaranteed darshan" at extra cost is not authorised. If you pay a fake website, call the cyber helpline 1930 at once.
Badrinath puja list and official fees
The fees below are from the current official Badrinath–Kedarnath Temple Committee list. Unless marked otherwise, each attending puja is booked per person. The committee can revise rates before a new season, so check the official site before paying.
Pujas you attend in person
Your presence is required for these pujas.
Early morning puja (4:30 to 6:30 am)
| Puja | Time | Persons allowed | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahabhishek Puja | 4:30 to 6:30 am | 1 | 5,500 |
| Abhishek Puja | 4:30 to 6:30 am | 1 | 5,300 |
These are the most sought-after pujas at Badrinath. They take place before the temple opens for general darshan.
Special puja (4 am to 8 pm)
| Puja | Time | Persons allowed | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entire pujas of the day | 4 am to 8 pm | 1 | 15,000 |
| Shrimad Bhagwat Saptah Path | 4 am to 8 pm | 1 | 1,00,000 |
Day puja (7:30 am to 12 noon and 3 to 6 pm)
| Puja | Time | Persons allowed | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ved Path | 7:30 am–12 noon, 3–6 pm | 1 | 3,100 |
| Geeta Path | 7:30 am–12 noon, 3–6 pm | 1 | 3,100 |
Evening aarti, puja and path (6 to 7:45 pm)
| Puja | Time | Persons allowed | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kapoor Aarti | 6:00 to 6:10 pm | 1 | 501 |
| Chandi Aarti | 6:15 to 6:30 pm | 1 | 701 |
| Swarna Aarti | 6:30 to 6:45 pm | 1 | 901 |
| Ashtottari Puja | 6:45 to 7:00 pm | 1 | 701 |
| Vishnu Sahasranaam Path | 7:00 to 7:20 pm | 1 | 1,001 |
| Vishnu Sahasranamavali | 7:20 to 7:45 pm | 1 | 1,001 |
Temple closing puja
| Puja | Time | Persons allowed | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shayan Aarti with Geet Govind Path | At temple closing (time not fixed) | 1 | 5,001 |
The Geet Govind Path during Shayan Aarti is a beautiful experience. The temple is quieter at night, and the Rawal sings Badri Vishal to sleep.
Daily bhog and offerings (you need not be present)
| Offering | Fee (₹) | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Pind Prasad | 101 | Prasad for pilgrims doing pind daan; available around 8 am |
| Yatri Bhog | 101 and above | Badrinath ji's daily bhog, distributed to pilgrims around 1 pm |
| Kheer Bhog | 2,100 | Donation for kheer bhog; collect the kheer between 7:30 and 8:30 am |
| Akhand Jyoti, one day | 2,100 | Ghee for the akhand jyoti for a day |
| Akhand Jyoti, one year | 6,000 | Ghee for the akhand jyoti for a year |
| Nitya Niyam Bhog of Shri Badrinath ji | 15,000 | The daily bhog cooked for Badrinath ji, distributed at midday |
| Nitya Niyam Bhog for deities of subordinate temples | 10,000 | Daily bhog for the subordinate temple deities |
| Parvi Khichdi Bhog | 1,001 | Amount deposited with the temple; the interest funds daily bhog, and Nirmalya chandan/tulsi prasad is posted to the donor every year for five years |
| Ghrit Kambal (ghee-soaked blanket) on closing day | 6,000 | The blanket placed on Badrinath ji when the doors close |
| Ghee for the deepak on closing day | 6,000 | Ghee for the lamp lit at kapat closing |
| Akhand Jyoti on closing day | 6,000 | Akhand jyoti offering on the closing day |
Prasad by post (Atka Bhog)
| Delivery | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| Ordinary post | 501 |
| Registered post | 1,100 |
Bandhaan puja for ten years (you need not be present)
With a Bandhaan puja, the committee performs your chosen puja or bhog on a date you choose (such as a birthday or anniversary) every year for ten years. Nirmalya chandan and tulsi prasad is posted to you each year.
| Puja / bhog | Fee for 10 years (₹) |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Puja | 51,000 |
| Maha Bhog | 45,000 |
| Vishnu Sahasranamavali | 12,000 |
| Bal Bhog | 10,000 |
| Vishnu Sahasranaam Path | 10,000 |
| Swarna Aarti | 6,100 |
| Ashtottari Path | 5,100 |
| Chandi Aarti | 5,100 |
| Kapoor Aarti | 3,000 |
Puja on special occasions
| Puja | Occasion | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Bhagwan Nar Narayan Janmotsav | Shravan month | 6,100 |
| Shravani Rudrabhishek | Shravan month | 15,000 |
| Shri Krishna Janmashtami Utsav | Janmashtami | 15,000 |
| Mata Murti Utsav | Vaman Dwadashi | 10,000 |
| Deep Malika Utsav | Deepawali | 10,000 |
Example: what a family of four pays
Pujas at Badrinath are priced per person. If four family members want to attend Abhishek Puja, the cost is 4 × ₹5,300 = ₹21,200. For Mahabhishek it is 4 × ₹5,500 = ₹22,000. If only one person attends and the others have general darshan, you pay for one.
Badrinath temple timings
| Darshan | Usual time (summer) |
|---|---|
| Morning pujas (booked) | From about 4:30 am |
| General darshan opens | Around 7 am |
| Afternoon break | Around 1 to 4 pm |
| Evening darshan | Around 4 to 9 pm |
| Shayan Aarti | Around 8:30 to 9 pm |
Timings change on festivals and in the last weeks of the season. Check at the temple office on arrival.
Other rituals at Badrinath
Tapt Kund bath. Most pilgrims bathe in the hot spring below the temple before darshan. It is free.
Pind daan at Brahma Kapal. Brahma Kapal, on the bank of the Alaknanda near the temple, is considered one of the holiest places for pind daan and shraddh for ancestors. It is done by local pandas (priests). Fees are not fixed by BKTC, so agree the dakshina before you start.
Mata Murti and Mana village. Many devotees visit Mata Murti Temple and Mana, the last village before the Tibet border, 3 km from Badrinath.
Tips for a smooth puja
- Reach Badrinath a day earlier. Do not plan a 4:30 am puja on the day you arrive from Haridwar.
- Bathe and dress traditionally. Men usually wear dhoti–kurta or kurta–pyjama, women a saree or suit.
- Carry warm clothes. At 4 am in Badrinath (3,133 m), even in June, it can be 5°C or colder.
- No phones in the sanctum. Photos and videos are not allowed inside.
- Keep your receipt and ID ready at the gate.
Plan your Badrinath yatra with Gokeys
We plan your trip, so you reach Badrinath the evening before your puja, with a hotel close to the temple. See our Badrinath Dham yatra package or contact us.
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