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POOJA VIDHI⏱️ Duration: 60 mins

Shri Satyanarayan Pooja Vidhi & Samagri (श्री सत्यनारायण पूजन)

The revered Vrata from the Skanda Purana, performed to attain truth, dissolve financial distress, fulfill vows (Mano-kamana), and celebrate family milestones.

Auspicious Timing WindowPurnima (Full Moon) evening, Sankranti, or any auspicious family event

पूजा आवश्यक सामग्री चेकलिस्ट (Samagri Checklist)

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Pooja Essentials
Satyanarayan Photo / Murti
श्री सत्यनारायण जी की प्रतिमा / चित्र1
अनिवार्य
Betel Nuts (Supari) & Paan Leaves
सुपारी एवं पान के पत्ते11 each
अनिवार्य
Offerings & Prasad
Panchamrit (Milk, Curd, Ghee, Honey, Sugar)
पंचामृत (दूध, दही, घी, शहद, गंगाजल)1 bowl
अनिवार्य
Panjiri Prasad (Roasted wheat flour with ghee & sugar)
पंजीरी प्रसाद एवं चरणामृत500g
अनिवार्य
Ripe Bananas (for Prasad)
पके केले1 dozen
अनिवार्य
Flowers & Leaves
Fresh Tulsi Leaves
ताजी तुलसी दल21 leaves
अनिवार्य
Mango Leaves (Aam ke Patte)
आम के पत्ते5 or 7 leaves
अनिवार्य
Utensils & Clothes
Yellow Cloth for Altar Chauki
पीला वस्त्र चौकी के लिए1.25 meters
अनिवार्य
Copper or Brass Kalash with Coconut
तांबे का कलश एवं जटाधारी नारियल1 set
अनिवार्य

Step-by-Step Pooja Vidhi

1

Chauki & Kalash Sthapana

Spread clean yellow cloth on a wooden chauki. Make an Ashtadal lotus with rice grains and place the copper Kalash filled with water, betel nut, coin, and mango leaves, topped with coconut.

2

Gauri-Ganesh & Navagraha Pooja

Place a supari on a paan leaf for Lord Ganesha. Offer roli, chandan, akshat, flowers, and durva. Perform Navagraha invocation to balance celestial energies.

3

Shri Satyanarayan Dhyan & Abhishek

Bathe the Shaligram or deity with pure water, followed by Panchamrit, and pure water again. Dress with yellow sacred vastra and offer fragrant garland with Tulsi leaves.

Sacred Vedic Mantra
ॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय नमः। ॐ सत्यनारायणाय नमः॥
4

Katha Shravana (Recitation of the 5 Chapters)

Listen to the 5 sacred chapters of the Satyanarayan Katha with undivided attention alongside family and friends. Keep a flower and akshat in hand while listening.

5

Aarti, Havan & Prasad Vitaran

Perform the Satyanarayan Aarti (Jai Lakshmi Ramana). Offer 108 oblations (Ahutis) in the small havan kunda with Gayatri and Vishnu mantras. Distribute Panjiri and Charnamrit to all attendees.

Dos (Auspicious Actions)

  • Include Tulsi in the prasad without fail
  • Prepare panjiri prasad by roasting wheat flour in pure cow ghee
  • Share prasad with as many neighbors, friends, and family as possible

Don'ts (Things to Avoid)

  • Never leave the katha halfway or disrespect the prasad
  • Do not use cracked or dried coconut for Kalash

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Can I perform Satyanarayan Pooja alone without a priest?
Yes, our interactive audio and text guide walks you through every single step and Sanskrit mantra, enabling any devotee to perform the complete Pooja Vidhi with devotion at home.