Satyanarayana Pooja is one of the most popular rituals performed to appease Lord Vishnu and receive his blessings. The word “Satya” means Truth and “Narayana” means The Highest Being. Together they mean “The highest being who is the embodiment of truth”.
Hindus perform Sri Satyanarayan Vrat & Pooja for getting blessings of health, wealth, prosperity and relief from troubles and sickness. It can also be performed to get success in business or career and also during social functions like marriages, house-warming ceremonies, naming of the children and so on.
| Satyanarayan Pooja Facts | |
| Deity Worshipped | Lord Vishnu |
| Best Days to Perform | Full Moon Days (Purnima) |
| Location | Home |
| Significance | Success in business & Relief from sickness |
| Famous Temples for Satyanarayan Pooja | Annavaram Temple & Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple |
| Cost of Pooja | Rs. 3000 to Rs. 5000 |
It is believed that the Satyanarayana Pooja was performed by Kings, Merchants, Traders, and Businessmen to appease Lord Vishnu and to increase their financial stability. Though the Pooja is performed by Hindus all over India, it is especially popular in the states of Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, Tamilnadu, and Karnataka.
Who should perform Satyanarayana Pooja?
- A person beginning a new venture in life or a new business should perform the Satyanarayana Pooja to receive Lord Vishnu’s blessings. As a result, the Pooja is extremely popular during marriages, Gruha-Pravesh and at the beginning of higher studies.
- Satyanarayana Pooja is also performed by the parents of the infant at his/her naming ceremony.
- This Pooja is also performed when someone in the family is in ill-health.
Satyanarayana Pooja Benefits
Here are the benefits of performing Satyanarayana Pooja:
- It is believed that by performing the ritual, one achieves peace and prosperity in his or her life. The devotee is blessed with general happiness and family bliss.
- The Satyanarayana Pooja also clears negativity surrounding oneself and grants optimism and a positive approach towards life in general.
- The Pooja is also believed to bless the devotee with good health.
When should I perform Satyanarayana Pooja?
Best days for performing Satyanarayana Pooja are:
The day of Chitra Pournami (in the month of April) is considered to be highly auspicious for performing the Satyanarayana Pooja. It is believed that Satyanarayana Pooja can be performed at any time on a full moon day. However, the Pooja must not be performed by the devotee on a New Moon.
The Satyanarayana Pooja is performed on important occasions like weddings, Graha-Pravesh (Housewarming) and birthdays.
Satyanarayana Pooja Procedure
Here is how to do Satyanarayana Pooja:
- The rituals of Satyanarayana Pooja are elaborate but easy. The duration of the Pooja can be between two to three hours. Usually, Pooja is performed in the evening. It is customary for the deity to observe the Satyanarayana Vrata on the day of the Pooja.
- The first few rituals are common for all rituals dedicated to God. The Pooja begins with Acamanah (self-purification), Pranayama (to increase the spirituality inside the body), and Sankalp (take a vow to complete the ritual).
- The Ganapathi Pooja or Homam is conducted first to appease Lord Ganapathi without whose blessings, nothing is accomplished.
- The next few steps involve includes Deepa Sthapana (Lighting of the lamps), Bhumi Prarthana (pay respect to Mother Earth), Kalasa Sthapana, Kalasa Pooja, Varuna Pooja, and the Aatmashuddhi.
- Several Poojas are performed like the Navagraha Pooja, Tulsi Pooja, Panchamritha Pooja, Dvarapalaka Pooja, Digpalika Pooja, Panchamritha Abhishekam, the recital of several Suktas and Shlokas and Lakshmi Pooja.
- The Satyanarayan Katha or stories are read out to all the participating devotees. Five chapters depicting the miracles and graces of Lord Satyanarayan are read out to all to stress the importance of the occasion.
- The Ashtottara Pooja (recital of 108 names of Lord Vishnu), Naivedyam, Tambulam, Dakshina, Aarti, Pradakshina, Namaskara, Aatma Samarpana and lastly Samarpanam mark the end of the rituals.
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Materials required for Satyanarayana Pooja
The basic materials required for the Satyanarayana Pooja are the photo or the idol of the deity, two brass lamps, Karpoor, Kumkum, Chandan, and Haldi. Flowers, copper or silver Kalasa, conch, tulsi leaves, and garland, betel leaves and nuts, Banana and Banana leaves, Coconuts, and Mango leaves are also required for the setting up of the Pooja.
For the Pooja Ahuthi purpose, Panchamrutham including Milk, Curd, Honey, Yoghurt, and Sugar are required. The Prasad should also be prepared. It should either be a Rava or Sooji Halwa or a Semolina Payasam or Kheer.
Where to perform Satyanarayana Pooja?
The Satyanarayana Swamy Temple located at Annavaram, Andhra Pradesh is one of the most popular temples where this elaborate ritual is performed in detail and with utmost reverence. Besides the famous temple, the Pooja can also be performed at other world-famous temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu like Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple, and the Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple at Srirangam.
Other than temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Satyanarayan Pooja can also be performed at other sites like the Kukke Subrahmanya Temple, Meenakshi Amman Temple, Mangaladevi Temple, and Kateel Durga Parameshwari Temple.
Cost of performing Satyanarayana Pooja
The cost of performing the elaborate ritual can range from ₹3,000 to ₹5,000.
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Deesha says
Hi ,every month during Purnima (full moon)we can perform pooja at home without pandit ..Thanks indeed
Vijayalakshmi says
Should sathayanarayar pooja be performed at our house only or can it be performed in temples also
Rajashekar m says
Hi,I’m rajashekar.im planning to conduct satyanarayana Pooja at my home in Chennai.
Sasidhar Darla says
Email us at info@myoksha.com and we will arrange the pandit for the pooja.
ANILKUMAR S says
I want to do Satyanarayna pooja on a full moon day in Oct.How to book it.Anilkumar
Sasidhar Darla says
Our pandit will get in touch with you for pooja arrangements.
Sangeetha says
Is it necessary for husband n wife to sleep seperately after performing sathyanarayana pooja at home
Sasidhar Darla says
Not necessary
Champa says
Sir can myself I Can do satyanarayana vrat and Pooja without calling Purohit to home
Sasidhar Darla says
You can but it will be much easier and comfortable if you take the assistance of a well-learned pandit.
Krishnaveni says
Sathyanarayana swamy puja best timings pls tell me sir I do first time this puja what time is best for home
Rashmi says
After Pooja. What to do with Navagrapha Pooja items
Sasidhar Darla says
Metals (gold, silver etc) can be kept with you. Rest of the items should be donated to the pandit.
SRINU says
WHICH IS THE PLACE WHERE STAYANARAYANA VRATAM TO BE DIRUMALAONE ONCE I REACH TIRUMALA
P Chatterjee says
My both parents and my brother expired over last 13 months – Father in Jan 2018, Mother in Aug 2018 and Yonger Brother in Feb 2019. When is the earliest I am allowed to carry out a Satya Narayana Pooja at my house ? NOTE: They all used to live (and expired) in India and I live outside India with my family, where I would like to carry out the pooja.
Sasidhar Darla says
Anytime after a month is ok. So please wait till end of March and then perform the pooja.
Anjali Vatsa says
Wat should b the dakshina for satyanarayan pooja
Kumkum says
I don’t perform Satya Narayan Pooja but read the Katha every Thursday .can I do so am in position that I can’t perform Pooja due to some personal reasons.
Sasidhar Darla says
yes that is absolutely fine.
Somasankaran says
Namasthe,
I’m living in Kerla – Trissur District / can you please let me know the name of temple(s) near our area where i can perform Sathyanarayana Pooja.
if not in Trissur District, please give us the name of temples (nearby our districts) at Ernakulam, Palakkad & Malappurm)
Nandi/thanks.
Jhansi says
Can we perform Sathyanarayana vratham with our 10 months baby boy, his 1st hair cut was not done
Sunithasrinath says
Which pounami is considered the most auspicious of all.. To do satyanarayana swamy pooja..
Thanks in advance.. ????
Asha says
Sir, Is homam is necessary for satyanarana vratham or pooja
Sasidhar Darla says
Yes homam is usually performed
R K Moorthy says
can two couples simultaneosly perform satyanarayana pooja ?
Sasidhar Darla says
No sir. It has to be performed by one couple at a time.
Vini Raj says
Namaste sir,
Thanks for the detailed explanation about the pooja. My question is- can individuals perform the pooja independently or is it mandatory for a couple to perform it? If parents are old & can’t sit for long, can I, their daughter do the pooja?
Sasidhar Darla says
Dear Vini, You can certainly perform pooja independently. Parents can sit on your side on chairs during the pooja.
Suguna says
Sathyanarayana Pooja cost
s,muralitharen says
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