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Pandit Girija Shankar Pathak ji performed Mundan havan and Pooja in our home for our little daughter. He was very patient in explaining all the rituals in the Pooja and we are very happy with his service. He was patient in answering all our questions, especially the ones asked by my 6 year old. Highly appreciate that he travelled from NJ to PA. Highly recommend!

We recently had the privilege of having Pandit Ji Girija Shankar Pathak to perform both our Bhoomi Poojan and Griha Pravesh ceremonies. His deep knowledge of Vedic rituals, calm demeanor, and detailed explanations made the entire experience truly spiritual and fulfilling. He arrived on time, brought all the necessary samagri, and guided us step by step with patience and devotion. The mantras were chanted with such clarity and energy that we felt a divine presence in our home. He also made sure our family understood the significance of each ritual, which made the ceremonies even more meaningful. Thank you, Pandit Ji, for your blessings and for helping us begin this new chapter with such positive energy and spiritual grace. We feel truly grateful and highly recommend your services to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and kind priest.

We really appreciated your time and blessings. Everyone like pooja so much. Thank you once again.

It was a great experience getting our Bhoomi Pooja ritual done by Pandit Girija Shankar Pathak ji. He religiously worked on every ritual dedicating time and effort. In an era where every Hindu Pooja is completed within 30 minutes in the US, Pandit jee took time explaining the importance of each ritual and completed each of those with his full attention and detail. We learned a lot about our culture. We look forward to having him for another Pooja soon!

Thank you very much for performing the pooja with such devotion and precision on the occassion of my newborn baby’s chola ceremony. Your guidance, mantras, and presence brought a lot of positivity and spiritual energy to our home. We are truly grateful for your time and blessings.

My name is Pradeep K. Pandey, and I’ve lived in the United States for 30 years. Over the years, we’ve conducted many religious ceremonies like Griha Pravesh, Satyanarayan Vrat Katha, Rudrabhishekh, and a 24-hour Sampoorn Ramayan Path. Most priests we hired seemed more focused on rushing through rituals than performing them properly. In November 2025, we organized a Sampoorn Ramayan Path where Mr. G.S. Pathak led both the opening and concluding ceremonies. I was truly impressed by his detailed, Vedic approach—especially the Navagraha Pooja and the beautifully done Hawan with a properly built 27-brick Vedi. After 28 years, I finally found a priest who performs rituals with devotion, not for money. I highly recommend Mr. G.S. Pathak for any Hindu ceremony.