Satyanarayan Puja, for Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan (Satyanarayan Katha, Satyanarayan Vrat Katha)
₹4,100starting dakshina
Final dakshina depends on the vidhi, Pandits and samagri, and is confirmed on WhatsApp before you book.
- 2 to 3 hours
- At home or online
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About this puja
- A beloved household puja to Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan, with the five-chapter Satyanarayan Katha, commonly held on Purnima or after a happy milestone.
- Experienced Pandit for the puja and katha
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Complete Satyanarayan Katha in five chapters
- Guidance on samagri, mandap and prasad preparation before the day
Also known as: Satyanarayan Katha, Satyanarayan Vrat Katha, Satyanarayan Bhagwan Ki Katha, Satyanarayan Pooja
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Puja details
- Deity
- Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayan
- Category
- Deity Pujas
- Duration
- 2 to 3 hours
- Mode
- At home or online
- Starting dakshina
- ₹4,100
- Also known as
- Satyanarayan Katha, Satyanarayan Vrat Katha, Satyanarayan Bhagwan Ki Katha
What is Satyanarayan Puja?
Satyanarayan Puja is one of the most widely performed household pujas in India. It honours Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayan, the embodiment of truth (satya), and centres on the Satyanarayan Vrat Katha, traditionally attributed to the Reva Khanda of the Skanda Purana.
The katha, narrated in five chapters, tells of a poor Brahmin, a woodcutter, a merchant and a king whose lives change after they observe the vrat with faith, and the consequences of forgetting a promise made to the Lord. The stories are simple, and their message is about sincerity, gratitude and keeping one's word.
Families commonly hold the puja on Purnima, on Ekadashi, or after a happy event such as a wedding, griha pravesh, a new job, a child's birth or a return from a journey. The mandap is often decorated with banana stems, and prasad of sheera or panjiri with bananas, tulsi and panchamrit is shared with relatives and neighbours. Regional practices differ, and the Pandit will follow your family's custom.
In North Indian homes the puja is usually called Satyanarayan Katha or Satyanarayan Bhagwan ki Katha: the family sits together on Purnima, the Pandit reads the five adhyayas in Hindi, and everyone receives panjiri, panchamrit and banana prasad before the aarti. Hindi speaking families living in Hyderabad, Bangalore and other cities often want exactly this, with a Pandit who reads the katha in Hindi, and we arrange that alongside the Telugu Satyanarayana Vratham and Kannada Satyanarayana Pooje.
Significance
Satyanarayan Puja is considered accessible to everyone: it does not require an elaborate yajna, and in tradition any devotee may observe it regardless of background. That is part of why it became a natural way for families to mark milestones together.
Devotees associate the puja with gratitude for blessings received and with seeking harmony in the home. Listening to the katha attentively and receiving the prasad with respect are traditionally considered essential parts of the observance.
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय॥
Who and when to perform
Who performs it
- Families marking a happy milestone such as a wedding, new home, birth or new job
- Devotees who observe a monthly Purnima vrat
- Newly married couples, as is customary in many regions
- Anyone who has made a mannat (vow) to hold the katha
- Households wishing to gather relatives for a warm, simple puja
When to perform
- Purnima (full moon day), especially in the evening
- Ekadashi or Sankranti
- After griha pravesh, a wedding, a naming ceremony or other family events
- Kartik Purnima and other auspicious dates in the Hindu calendar
- Any day with a muhurat suggested by the Pandit
Traditionally associated with
- Traditionally performed to express gratitude for blessings in the family
- Devotees associate the katha with harmony and goodwill in the home
- Believed to be an auspicious way to begin a new phase of life
- Considered a way of fulfilling a vow made with faith
- Brings relatives and neighbours together over prasad
- Its stories are traditionally understood as a reminder of truthfulness and keeping promises
These are traditional beliefs associated with the ritual. Pujas are acts of devotion and are not a substitute for medical, financial or professional advice.
How Satyanarayan Puja is performed
- 1Mandap preparationA chowki is set up and often decorated with banana stems and mango leaves. An image of Satyanarayan or Vishnu, a kalash and a shaligram (if kept) are placed on it.
- 2Ganesh Pujan and sankalpGanesha is worshipped first. The Pandit then takes the sankalp in the name of the host family with gotra and intention.
- 3Kalash, Navagraha and Panchlokpal pujanAs per the fuller vidhi, the kalash, Navagraha and guardian deities are invoked before the main worship.
- 4Satyanarayan PujaLord Satyanarayan is offered panchamrit snan, yellow vastra, chandan, tulsi, flowers, incense, lamp and naivedya.
- 5Satyanarayan KathaThe Pandit narrates the five chapters of the Vrat Katha while the family listens with folded hands, often holding a few grains of rice or flowers.
- 6Havan (optional)Some families include a short havan after the katha, depending on regional custom.
- 7Aarti and prasadThe family performs the Satyanarayan aarti, and prasad of sheera or panjiri, bananas, panchamrit and tulsi is distributed to all present.
The exact vidhi varies by region and family tradition; your Pandit will follow your customs.
Samagri (puja materials)
- Satyanarayan or Vishnu image, and shaligram if kept
- Banana stems and mango leaves for the mandap
- Chowki with yellow or red cloth
- Kalash with coconut
- Tulsi leaves
- Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar)
- Sooji or wheat flour, ghee and sugar for sheera or panjiri
- Bananas (commonly in fives) and other fruits
- Yellow flowers and garlands
- Chandan, roli, haldi and akshat
- Betel leaves, supari, cloves and cardamom
- Janeu and yellow vastra
- Ghee diya, camphor and incense
- Havan samagri, if a havan is included
- Ganga jal
Samagri can be arranged on request. We share a list suited to your vidhi before the day.
What is included
Usually included
- Experienced Pandit for the puja and katha
- Sankalp in your family's name and gotra
- Complete Satyanarayan Katha in five chapters
- Guidance on samagri, mandap and prasad preparation before the day
- Vidhi as per your family's regional tradition
Not included
- Samagri and banana stems, unless arranged on request
- Prasad preparation and bhog items unless arranged
- Venue, tent or decoration
- Travel beyond the service area
- Dakshina, where customs vary and are discussed openly
At home or online
In person, at your home
A Pandit performs the ritual at your home, office or venue in Varanasi, Prayagraj, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Mumbai, Pune. We help with muhurat, samagri and preparation.
Online, live on video
- · Share the host family's names, gotra and occasion on WhatsApp
- · The Pandit performs the sankalp and narrates the full katha in your name
- · Your family joins by video call and listens to the katha together
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The same ritual goes by different names in different traditions. Whichever name your family uses, we can help.
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- Satyanarayana VrathamTelugu
- Satyanarayana PoojeKannada
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When is Satyanarayan Katha done?
Purnima, the full moon day, is the most popular day each month, and Ekadashi and Sankranti are also common. Families also hold it after a happy event such as griha pravesh, a wedding, a birthday, a new job, a new vehicle or a shop opening, or simply to give thanks. The Pandit can suggest a muhurat.
Can you arrange a Pandit who reads Satyanarayan Katha in Hindi in Delhi NCR, Hyderabad or Pune?
Yes. We arrange Hindi speaking Pandits who follow the North Indian vidhi and read all five adhyayas in Hindi. If your family prefers the Telugu Satyanarayana Vratham or Kannada Satyanarayana Pooje, we arrange that instead.
What happens in the five adhyayas of Satyanarayan Katha?
The first chapter tells how Narad asked Lord Vishnu for a simple way to end suffering; the second, the story of a poor Brahmin and a woodcutter; the third, King Ulkamukh and the merchant Sadhu Vaishya; the fourth, what befell the merchant when he forgot his vow; and the fifth, King Tungadhwaj, who disregarded the prasad. Each ends with the importance of keeping one's word to the Lord.
Can Satyanarayan Katha be done in the office or a new shop?
Yes. It is one of the most common pujas for an office opening, a shop inauguration or a new business year. The Pandit can keep it short to suit a working day.
What is the cost of Satyanarayan Puja?
It depends on the vidhi (with or without havan), the number of Pandits, samagri and location. Share your date, place and details on WhatsApp for a quote.
Can Satyanarayan Puja be done at home?
Yes. It is primarily a household puja and is traditionally performed at home, often in the evening, with relatives and neighbours invited.
What prasad is made for Satyanarayan Katha?
Most families make sheera (sooji halwa) or panjiri with bananas, along with panchamrit and tulsi. Recipes vary by region, and the Pandit can guide you on quantities.
How long does Satyanarayan Puja take?
Usually 2 to 3 hours including preparation, puja, the five-chapter katha and aarti. A havan adds some time.
Can we attend Satyanarayan Katha online from abroad?
Yes. The Pandit performs the puja and katha with sankalp in your name, and your family joins by video call from home.
Who can sit for the Satyanarayan Puja?
Usually the head of the family or a couple sits as yajman, but any family member can observe it. The Pandit will follow your family's custom.
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