Special Pujas & Havans

Satyanarayan Puja

2 hours Anyone can perform Morning
Satyanarayan Puja

Purpose

Satyanarayan Puja is one of the most popular household pujas, performed for prosperity, success, and fulfillment of wishes. It's done on Pournami or after auspicious events.

Overview

Satyanarayan Puja is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (as Satyanarayan - embodiment of Truth). It's characterized by the recitation of the Satyanarayan Katha (story).

**When to Perform:**
- After receiving good news
- Before/after weddings
- New home (Griha Pravesh)
- New business
- Childbirth
- Recovery from illness
- Monthly on Pournami

**Key Feature:** The Katha consists of 5 chapters describing the glory of Lord Satyanarayan and benefits of the puja.

**Prasad:** Panchamrit and special sweet called Sheera/Prasad made of sooji (semolina), sugar, ghee.

Step-by-Step Procedure

1
Preparation

Gather all required items and prepare the space.

2
Invocation

Begin with prayers and invocation.

3
Main Ritual

Perform the main ritual as prescribed.

4
Conclusion

Complete with final prayers and distribution.

Do's and Don'ts

Do's
  • • Invite neighbors and family
  • • Read all 5 chapters of Katha
  • • Prepare sheera prasad
  • • Distribute prasad to all
  • • Do with full family present
Don'ts
  • • Don't leave puja midway
  • • Don't skip Katha reading
  • • Don't refuse prasad to anyone
  • • Don't eat before puja completion
  • • Don't do in impure state

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone can organize. Usually done after good news - job, marriage, new home, childbirth.

Pournami (Full Moon) evening is ideal. Can be done on any auspicious day.

Practices may vary by region, family tradition, and individual circumstances. Consult qualified elders or priests for guidance specific to your situation.
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Materials Needed
Essential
  • Fresh Flowers
  • Rice (Akshat)
  • Kumkum (Sindoor)
  • Incense Sticks (Agarbatti)
  • Diya (Oil Lamp)
  • Cotton Wicks
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