Sundarkand Path
सुंदरकांड पाठThe complete Ramcharitmanas Sundarkand, followed by Hanuman Chalisa and aarti.
Why is this puja performed?
Families arrange Sundarkand Path for Hanuman worship and prayers for courage, patience and peace at home. The pandit reads the Sundarkand from Tulsidas’s Ramcharitmanas, including Hanuman’s journey to Lanka and his meeting with Sita. You can listen with the family or read along.
This booking is for the complete path. If you want a musical recitation with a group, ask us about the separate arrangements and price.
When families arrange it
- Tuesday, Saturday or a family Hanuman observance
- A prayer for courage in a difficult period
- A household satsang or thanksgiving
How the puja is performed
The steps below explain what usually happens. Before you book, the pandit will confirm the readings, their number and any differences at your temple.
Sankalp and seating
The pandit takes your names and the purpose of the path. Rama and Hanuman images, the lamp and the book are placed in the puja area.
Ganesh, Rama and Hanuman worship
You begin with Ganesh remembrance, then offer prayers and flowers to Rama and Hanuman.
Opening invocations
The pandit reads the opening invocations. He tells everyone when to join in the responses during the path.
Complete Sundarkand recitation
The complete Sundarkand is read in order, including its dohas and chaupais. You can follow the text or listen.
Hanuman Chalisa and closing prayer
After the Sundarkand, you join the Hanuman Chalisa and the prayer to Rama and Hanuman.
Aarti and prasad
Hanuman aarti and prasad conclude the path. A havan, extra bhajans or a meal are arranged only if you have asked for them.
What you and your family do
Everyone can listen or read along. A musical group needs separate arrangements, so please ask before booking.
What to prepare
- Ramcharitmanas text or booklets if reading along
- Seating and sound arrangements for the group
- Confirm prasad and musical accompaniment separately
Let us know how many people are coming and if anyone needs a chair or help reaching the puja. We will send the material list, time and meeting point when your booking is confirmed.
Where will it take place?
We will confirm a suitable home, temple-approved space or separate puja venue in Gaya before booking.
Estimated price and what it covers
The estimate starts at ₹11,000 for the ceremony described here. We confirm the total after checking the venue, date and pandit arrangements.
- The pandit’s dakshina for the puja and readings you book.
- The usual materials needed for this puja.
- The puja in your family’s names, with help from our local team.
Temple tickets, transport, accommodation, special offerings, venue hire, meals and prasad delivery are separate unless your quote includes them. Any tax or extra charge will be stated before payment.