Duration
2 – 3 hours
Best time
Purnima, Ekadashi, or any auspicious day
Dakshina
On request — Varies with duration, priests and travel

About this ceremony

Sathyanarayana Pooja is among the most widely performed household vratas. After Ganapati pooja and kalasha sthapana, the Lord is invoked and worshipped, and the Sathyanarayana katha is read in its five chapters. The pooja closes with mangalarati and the distribution of the prasada — traditionally sapatha bhakshya made of rava, ghee, sugar and banana.

Why it is performed

  • Performed for family wellbeing, prosperity and peace of mind
  • Customary after a vow is fulfilled, or before a new undertaking
  • Suitable for any auspicious occasion at home or in an office

What the ceremony includes

  • Ganapati pooja and kalasha sthapana
  • Invocation and shodashopachara pooja
  • Recitation of the Sathyanarayana katha, all five chapters
  • Mangalarati and prasada distribution

What to prepare

  • Arrange a clean space with a low table for the pooja
  • Keep banana leaves, banana stems, fruits, flowers and a coconut ready
  • Ingredients for the prasada: rava, ghee, sugar, milk and bananas

The full samagri list is sent in writing once the date is confirmed.

Questions about Sathyanarayana Pooja

Yes, it is commonly performed at business premises, particularly at the start of a new venture.

Purnima is traditional, but the pooja may be performed on any auspicious day the family chooses.

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