ಸತ್ಯನಾರಾಯಣ ಪೂಜೆ
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
Preparation
Gather all required items and prepare the space.
Invocation
Begin with prayers and invocation.
Main Ritual
Perform the main ritual as prescribed.
Conclusion
Complete with final prayers and distribution.
Do's and Don'ts
- • Invite neighbors and family
- • Read all 5 chapters of Katha
- • Prepare sheera prasad
- • Distribute prasad to all
- • Do with full family present
- • 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.
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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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