Satyanarayan Puja
A puja for prosperity and fulfillment of wishes, performed for many occasions.
Why this puja?
Satyanarayan Puja is dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayan (the God of Truth). It's performed to seek prosperity and fulfillment of a wish, or simply out of gratitude, and can be done on any full moon or auspicious day.
Samagri (What You'll Need)
- Panchamrit ingredients1 set
- Banana leaves5
- Betel nuts & leaves11 each
- Roli & chawal (rice)1 set
- Sacred thread (Kalava)1 roll
- Prasad ingredients (sooji halwa)1 kg
Samagri kit for this puja is being curated — check individual items in the Shop for now.
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1
Set up the altar
Place a photo/idol of Satyanarayan on a raised platform with a red cloth.
- 2
Sankalp (intention)
State your name, gotra, and intention for performing the puja.
- 3
Kalash puja
Worship the kalash representing all deities.
- 4
Katha (story recitation)
Listen to or recite the five chapters of the Satyanarayan Katha.
- 5
Aarti & prasad
Perform aarti and distribute prasad to all present.
Mantras
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय
Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva (Vishnu), the all-pervading one.