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Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Pathश्रीमद् भागवत गीता

श्रीमद् भागवत गीता

Recitation of all eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita with explanation.भगवद गीता के सभी अठारह अध्यायों का पाठ और व्याख्या।

  • Kathaकथा
  • 3 – 5 hrs
  • At Home · Online
  • From ₹5,100

About Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Path

The pandit recites all eighteen chapters of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita with Gita Mahatmya, and explains key shlokas in simple language. It is performed on Gita Jayanti, Ekadashi, for the peace of departed family members, or simply for spiritual upliftment.

What's Included

  • Ganesh & Krishna puja
  • Full 18-chapter path
  • Shloka explanations
  • Gita Mahatmya
  • Aarti

Benefits

  • Spiritual clarity
  • Peace for departed souls
  • Timeless guidance for daily life

Samagri note: Your pandit shares a personalised samagri list at least three days before the ceremony. Most items are available at any puja store; on request, the pandit can bring the havan kund and special items for an additional, pre-agreed cost.

Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Path — Step by Step

An outline of how the ceremony is conducted. Your pandit may adapt the order to your family tradition and regional practice.

  1. Arrival, setup & sankalp

    The pandit arrives about 30 minutes early, sets up the chowki facing east and takes the sankalp in the name and gotra of the yajman family, stating the purpose of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita Path.

  2. Ganesh & Krishna puja

    Lord Ganesha is invoked first so that the ceremony proceeds without obstacles, with offerings of durva, flowers, akshat and sweets.

  3. Full 18-chapter path

    The pandit recites the prescribed texts with correct swara and pauses to explain their meaning so the whole family can follow along.

  4. Shloka explanations

    Performed with the prescribed mantras and upacharas, with the pandit guiding the family through each action.

  5. Gita Mahatmya

    Performed with the prescribed mantras and upacharas, with the pandit guiding the family through each action.

  6. Aarti

    Aarti is performed with lamps and camphor, bhog is offered to the deity, and prasad is shared with family and guests.

  7. Kshama prarthana & ashirvad

    The ceremony closes with a prayer seeking forgiveness for any unintentional error, followed by blessings for the family and guidance on what to do after the puja.

Samagri List

A typical list for planning. The final list is personalised by your pandit and sent after booking.

Puja essentials

  • Roli, kumkum, haldi & chandan
  • Akshat (unbroken rice) & kalawa (mauli)
  • Supari, paan leaves, cloves & cardamom
  • Diya, cotton wicks, desi ghee, camphor & agarbatti
  • Gangajal and a copper lota

Offerings & bhog

  • Fresh flowers and garlands
  • Five kinds of seasonal fruit & sweets
  • Dry fruits (panchmeva)
  • Coconut with husk
  • Panchamrit — milk, curd, ghee, honey & sugar

Special items for this puja

  • Durva grass and modak or laddoo
  • Chowki with a red or yellow cloth

Tip: keep a clean chowki, a mat for the family to sit on and a steady water supply ready before the pandit arrives.

Frequently Asked Questions

The ceremony usually takes 3 – 5 hrs. The exact time depends on your family tradition, the number of participants and any additional rituals you request. We share a timeline when confirming the booking.

Yes. The pandit conducts the complete vidhi over a video call while your family performs the offerings at home. You receive the samagri list in advance so everything is ready before the call.

It covers the pandit's dakshina for the standard vidhi: Ganesh & Krishna puja, Full 18-chapter path, Shloka explanations, Gita Mahatmya, Aarti. Samagri, travel outside city limits and additional pandits are quoted separately before you confirm.

Families usually arrange the samagri using the list the pandit shares before the ceremony. If you prefer, the pandit can bring the complete samagri kit for a pre-agreed amount.

Your pandit consults the panchang along with the birth details of the family head (or the individual concerned) to recommend auspicious dates and timings.

More questions answered in our FAQ

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