About Garuda Purana Path
What is Garuda Purana Path?
Garuda Purana Path is the reading of the Garuda Purana (Preta Khanda) in the days after a death, explaining the journey of the soul and guiding the family through the rites.
Listening to the Garuda Purana in the 10 to 13 days after a death is believed to give peace to the departed soul and strength to the family.
Benefits
- Peace for the departed soul
- Comfort and understanding for the family
- Guidance on the rites of the coming days
When to perform
- From the day after death to the 13th day
How Garuda Purana Path is performed
- Sankalp
- Daily reading of the Garuda Purana
- Explanation in the family’s language
- Concluding pooja and dana on the last day
Garuda Purana Path samagri list
- Garuda Purana book
- Lamp (kept lit through the period)
- Flowers and incense
- Items for dana on the last day
Frequently asked questions
How much does Garuda Purana Path cost?
Garuda Purana Path with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹11,000 as pandit dakshina, for about 10 to 13 days (1 to 2 hours daily). The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can the path be done on video?
Yes. Choose Live video if the family is in another city.