Book a Puja at an India Temple — from Anywhere in the World
The complete NRI guide to booking authentic Hindu pujas with verified pandits, video proof on WhatsApp, international-card checkout and 80G tax receipts. Trusted by the Indian diaspora across 60+ countries.
Why NRIs choose Darshya
Distance from India should not mean distance from dharma. Every booking is anchored on verifiable proof.
Video proof mandatory
Every puja delivers a video — pandit payout is gated on upload.
Verified pandits only
5-step KYC: Aadhaar, gotra, temple affiliation, test puja, devotee rating.
International cards, no markup
Billed in INR — full price shown upfront, no platform FX fee.
24-hour free cancellation
Full refund up to 24h before scheduled time.
80G tax receipts
Eligible donations get 80G receipt within 7 days.
Trusted by diaspora
NRIs from USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Singapore, UAE.
How booking a puja from abroad works
Six steps, fully online. Most devotees complete the booking in under 5 minutes.
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Choose your puja
Browse 10 rituals by occasion, deity or temple. Each listing shows what's included, duration, lineage of pandit and what you'll receive (video, photos, prasad).
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Enter sankalp details
Your name, gotra, date of birth, beneficiary (if booking for parents), and any specific prayer intention. This is what the pandit recites at the start of the puja.
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Book with an international card
Razorpay accepts international cards, UPI, and net banking, billed in INR. Booking confirmed instantly with reference number BS-YYYYMMDD-XXXXX.
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Pandit confirms within 6 hours
You receive a WhatsApp message from the assigned pandit with their photo, lineage, language, and the exact muhurat (auspicious time) for your puja.
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Puja happens at the temple
On the scheduled date, the pandit performs the ritual at the temple sanctum. You can optionally join via WhatsApp video call (add-on).
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Video proof + prasad
Within 24 hours, a 3-7 minute video clip arrives on WhatsApp showing the sankalp, ritual and prasad offering. Prasad ships if ordered. 80G receipt within 7 days.
Pujas most-booked by NRIs
Estimated NRI price ranges shown. Final price depends on temple, pandit lineage and add-ons.
Satyanarayan Katha
Housewarming, new beginnings
$45-$120
Book this pujaRudrabhishek
Mahashivratri, Mondays
$60-$180
Book this pujaLakshmi Puja
Diwali, wealth blessings
$50-$160
Book this pujaShraadh / Pitra Paksh
Ancestor remembrance
$70-$200
Book this pujaBirthday Puja
Janmadin blessings
$40-$110
Book this pujaGriha Pravesh
New home
$80-$220
Book this pujaTop India temples for NRI bookings
Every temple is verified, has active pandit roster, and accepts international bookings.
Gift a puja to your parents in India
Send a Satyanarayan Katha for their anniversary, a Rudrabhishek on Shivratri, or a birthday puja for a sibling. They receive WhatsApp confirmation and you receive the video proof.
NRI puja booking — frequently asked
Ten questions we get from devotees abroad every week.
Can I book a puja from outside India?
Yes. You can book every puja listing from abroad using an international card. Billing is in Indian Rupees through Razorpay, so your bank applies its own conversion rate. Booking confirmation arrives by email and WhatsApp within minutes.
Will I receive video proof of my puja?
Video proof is mandatory on every booking. The verified pandit uploads a 3-7 minute clip showing the sankalp (your name + gotra), the ritual, and the prasad. We aim to have the WhatsApp link with you within 24-48 hours of completion; if nothing has arrived 72 hours after your slot, write in and a person reviews it.
How does pricing work from abroad?
Domestic prices are shown in INR. NRI prices are priced separately to cover international payment processing, currency conversion, dedicated WhatsApp coordination and priority slot allocation. Any USD figures on this page are reference prices only — Razorpay charges the full amount in INR, and your bank applies its own conversion rate and any foreign-transaction fee.
Are the pandits verified?
Every pandit on Darshya passes a 5-step verification: Aadhaar KYC, lineage/gotra check, temple affiliation letter, video test puja and devotee rating gate. We list the pandit's name, photo, lineage and language fluency on every booking page.
Can my parents in India also benefit?
Yes. You can book a puja for any beneficiary in India. Just enter their name, gotra and date of birth at checkout. The pandit will mention them in the sankalp. Prasad can be shipped to their address (extra fee for shipping) or to yours abroad.
Is the donation 80G tax-deductible?
Donations to temples with active 80G registration are eligible for Indian income-tax deduction. You receive a 80G receipt (DR-YYYYMMDD-XXXX) via email within 7 days. NRI status does not block 80G eligibility — anyone with an Indian PAN can claim it on Indian-sourced income.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 48h or more before your puja for a full refund, or 24-48h before for 75%. Cancellation is not possible within 24 hours of the scheduled time. Refunds reach your account in 5-7 business days. Once a refund is issued it goes back to the method you paid with: UPI and wallets 1-3 business days, Debit and credit cards 5-7 business days, Net banking 5-10 business days, International cards 7-14 business days.
How long does the full process take?
Booking: 3 minutes online. Pandit confirmation: same day (within 6 hours, often within 1 hour). Puja completion: 30 minutes to 4 hours depending on the ritual. Video proof: we aim for 24-48 hours after the ceremony. Prasad shipment (if ordered): 7-21 days international.
Can I watch the puja live?
For most major pujas you can request a live darshan via WhatsApp video call (₹500 / $8 add-on). Sankashti, Rudrabhishek, Satyanarayan and wedding pujas support full live streaming. Other rituals deliver recorded video proof only.
Do you ship prasad internationally?
Yes. Prasad (laddu, kumkum, chunari, sacred thread, photo) ships via DHL/FedEx to 60+ countries. Shipping fee is shown at checkout based on destination. Customs duties are buyer's responsibility — most prasad items are duty-free in most countries.
Ready to book your first puja?
Pick from 10 verified pujas at 20 listed temples. International payment, video proof, WhatsApp coordination — all included.