Where the Pandavas themselves worshipped Lord Shiva and attained liberation… there, a scripture-sanctioned Vedic ritual will be performed in your name and gotra. At the holy abode of Shri Kedarnath Mahadev, 3,583 metres above sea level on the banks of the Mandakini river and surrounded by snow-capped Himalayan peaks, learned Vedic scholars perform Rudrabhishek, Maha Mrityunjaya chanting, Shiva pooja and a special sankalp in your name and gotra — whether you travel there yourself or have the pandit perform darshan-pooja on your behalf from home. This is not just a pooja, but a Vedic spiritual ritual to receive the divine grace of Lord Shiva. ॥ Har Har Mahadev ॥
No other platform offers these features — on Mangal Bhav, you get them.
"Pandit departed → Reached temple → Sankalp started → Abhishek in progress → Pooja complete" — a real-time update for every step, just like food delivery tracking.
A short check-in 30 days after the pooja ("How are you feeling after the pooja?"), plus a digital spiritual journal in your dashboard of every pooja your family has performed — when, which one, at which temple.
In the app dashboardSave your ancestors' date once — get an automatic WhatsApp reminder every year, correctly calculated, with one-click rebooking. No other platform offers this.
Save once, remembered every yearHow much of the dakshina goes to the pandit — with complete transparency. This builds trust and ensures pandits receive fair recognition.
For 48 hours after the pooja is complete, you can ask the pandit questions over text or voice about the meaning of the mantras and rituals — not just an address/timing chat.
Active after pooja completionEveryone offers a refund policy — but a clear, written guarantee to redo the same pooja for free if you're not satisfied with the process is only on Mangal Bhav.
Written guaranteeAccording to the Shiva Purana, the twelve sacred sites where Lord Shiva himself manifested in a form of light (jyoti) are called the twelve Jyotirlingas. They are spread across India and are regarded as the supreme pilgrimage sites for devotees of Shiva.
Among these, Shri Kedarnath holds the honour of being the fifth Jyotirlinga — situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, at an altitude of about 3,583 metres above sea level, amid the snow-capped peaks of the Garhwal Himalayas, on the banks of the Mandakini river. It is also a major shrine on the Char Dham and Panch Kedar Yatra. It is believed that darshan and abhishek here fulfil wishes and free one from the sins of life.
The remaining eleven Jyotirlingas will also become available on Mangal Bhav in due course. Tap a number on the wheel to learn about each Jyotirlinga.
Wrapped in countless layers of history and faith, this temple holds a special place for devotees of Shiva—
Kedarnath is the sacred site nestled in the dense valleys of the Garhwal Himalayas in the Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, holding a distinguished place among the twelve Jyotirlingas in the scriptures. Amid thick forests and near the source of a Himalayan river, the tradition of worshipping Shiva here has continued unbroken for ages.
Devotees come here from India and abroad to receive the blessings of Lord Kedarnath and to perform Rudrabhishek and darshan pooja according to scriptural method.
A ritual performed by qualified acharyas in scripture-sanctioned order — in your name and gotra.
The acharya takes the sankalp in your name and gotra and worships Shri Ganesh, the remover of obstacles.
Amid Vedic mantra chanting, the Jyotirlinga is anointed with water, milk, honey, curd, ghee and bilva leaves.
The Maha Mrityunjaya and Shiva Panchakshari mantras are chanted according to scriptural method.
After the abhishek, the deity is adorned, and you are shown darshan via live video.
Prayers in your name are included in the grand evening aarti that echoes through the Himalayan valleys.
After the pooja is complete, prasad, a video of the pooja, and a digital completion certificate are provided.
The pandit is asking Lord Shiva to bless our family.
He is pouring water, milk and honey over the Shivling — this is called "Abhishek", which means bathing it with love.
He is chanting old Sanskrit mantras — these are prayers thousands of years old.
Lamps are lit for the aarti — it fills the temple with light.
After the pooja, we get "prasad" — a sweet gift full of God's blessing.
This tradition has passed down in our family from great-grandparents — now you're a part of it too!
This pooja is considered especially fruitful on Mondays, Pradosh, Maha Shivratri and other auspicious dates. The date is fixed according to your convenience and pandit availability.
Tell us your date of birth and moon sign — we'll suggest the best pooja date suited to your kundli, rather than a generic festival calendar.
Select a package below — the summary bar will update instantly.
After booking, the recipient will receive a shareable "Gift-a-Puja" link and digital gift card.
All hotels are pre-arranged and confirmed by AC/non-AC category. As this is a mountainous region, hotel categories in Guptkashi/Sonprayag are limited — upgrades in peak season are subject to availability.
Helicopter service from Sonprayag to Kedarnath depends on weather and availability; if unavailable, alternative pony/palanquin/trek arrangements will be suggested, which may cost extra.
Booking is confirmed only once full payment is received. All payments are processed through a secure, encrypted gateway, and split payment among siblings is also available.
The date can be changed once, free of charge, up to 48 hours before the pooja date. Due to Himalayan weather, the pandit may also suggest a more suitable date.
Darshan-pooja at Kedarnath Dham is only possible while the temple doors are open, from April/May to November each year. Winter bookings will automatically be adjusted to the next available auspicious date.
Cancelling 72+ hours before the pooja date refunds 90% of the amount, 24–72 hours refunds 50%, and cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable.
If you are not satisfied with the pooja process, Mangal Bhav gives a clear, written guarantee to perform the same pooja again free of charge.
Your name, gotra and personal details are used only for the sankalp and are kept completely confidential and secure.
Sanctified prasad is couriered anywhere in India within 5–9 working days of the pooja being completed (shipping across India is free with the VIP package).
About 70% of the package fee goes to pandit dakshina, 20% to coordination and logistics, and 10% to the platform fee — with complete transparency.
Please choose a date from the "Auspicious Muhurat" section above.
No. You can book remotely and join via a live video call while the pandit performs the pooja on your behalf at Kedarnath. The prasad is then couriered to your address.
Yes, at the time of booking you can tell us the names and gotras of any family members you'd like included in the sankalp — the acharya prays for all of them during the pooja.
The full darshan-pooja, including Rudrabhishek, typically takes 1.5 to 2.5 hours depending on the package chosen.
Yes, all payments on mangalbhav.com are processed through a secure, encrypted gateway with instant booking confirmation.
Mondays, Pradosh and Maha Shivratri are traditionally considered the most powerful, though the pooja can also be performed on other suitable days on the pandit's advice.
Yes, the date can be changed up to 48 hours before the pooja date. Contact support using the details below or via the Mangal Bhav app.
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