Satyanarayan Puja

Description

Satyanarayan Puja: A Sacred Ritual to Invoke Lord Vishnu’s Blessings

What is Satyanarayan Puja?

Satyanarayan Puja is a spiritual ceremony dedicated to Lord Satyanarayan, a compassionate form of Lord Vishnu, who is regarded as the embodiment of truth and justice. The word “Satyanarayan” comes from Satya (Truth) and Narayana (Supreme Being), symbolizing divine truth and righteousness. This puja is performed to express gratitude to Lord Satyanarayan and to seek blessings for prosperity, happiness, and the successful completion of life’s auspicious events.

When is Satyanarayan Puja Performed?

Satyanarayan Puja can be performed on:

• Saturdays
• Ekadashi (11th day of the lunar calendar)
• Poornima (Full Moon day)
• During the months of Kartik and Baishakh

These are considered auspicious times for the puja, especially for devotees seeking divine blessings. The puja is traditionally held in the evening, but it can also be conducted in the morning.

Satyanarayan Puja Samagri List
To conduct a successful Satyanarayan Puja, the following items are essential:

• Ghee
• Panch Meva (Dry fruits)
• Ashtagandha Powder
• Supari (Betel Nut)
• Safed Kapda (White Cloth)
• Lal-Kapda (Red Cloth)
• Kumkum
• Sindoor
• Gulal
• Abhir
• Itar
• Haldi (Turmeric Powder)
• Haldi Gath (Dry Turmeric)
• Mishri (Sugar Candy)
• Moli / Rakshasutra
• Ganga Jal (Holy Water)
• Gaumutra (Cow Urine)
• Laung (Cloves)
• Eliyachi (Cardamom)
• Rice
• Khajur (Dry Dates)
• Nariyals (Dry Coconut)
• Nariyal-Wati (Coconut)
• Batti (Cotton Wick)
• Kapoor (Camphor)
• Kapus Wastra
• Peeli Sarso (Yellow Mustard Seeds)
• Match Stick/Machis
• Agarbati (Incense Stick)
• Honey
• Janeu (Sacred Thread)
• Dona Packet
• 4 Banana Bamboo
• Belpata (Bel Leaves)
• Phool / Mala (Flowers / Garland)
• Pan Pata
• Aam Pata (Mango Leaves)
• Durva Grass
• Tulsi Leaves
• Photo of Lord Vishnu
• Sweets (Prasadam)
• 5 Fruits
• 1 Bowl of Panchamrit (Milk, Curd, Honey, Ghee & Sugar)
• Chaurang / Chauki for Sthapana
• 1 Kalash
• 2 Thali, Bowl, Spoons

Why Perform Satyanarayan Puja?

The Satyanarayan Puja is known to bring many benefits to the devotee, including:

• Peace, Prosperity & Harmony: Brings peace and prosperity to the family and household.
• Protection from Evil: Safeguards against negative energy, evil forces, and harmful influences.
• Overcoming Life’s Obstacles: Helps remove obstacles in personal, professional, and spiritual growth.
• Spiritual Fulfillment: Aids in the path toward spiritual growth and achieving Moksha (liberation).

Satyanarayan Puja Procedure:

1. Fasting: Devotees begin by fasting to purify the mind and body, ensuring no negative thoughts interfere with the puja.
2. Gowri Ganesh Puja: The puja begins with offering prayers to Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles.
3. Recitation of Satyanarayan Katha: The sacred story of Lord Satyanarayan, comprising five chapters, is read aloud to invoke divine blessings.
4. Havan (Fire Ritual): A fire ritual is performed in praise of Lord Satyanarayan.
5. Prasad Distribution: At the end of the puja, devotees receive prasad – traditionally Sheera or Halwa, made with semolina (rava), sugar, ghee, milk, and dry fruits.

Benefits of Satyanarayan Puja

• Brings Harmony & Abundance: Enhances the overall well-being of the family, filling the home with happiness, prosperity, and love.
• Removes Negative Energy: Protects from the evil eye, enemies, and negativity.
• Fulfillment of Desires: A powerful way to manifest desires, dreams, and spiritual growth.
• Spiritual Growth & Moksha: Performing the puja regularly can help achieve peace of mind and ultimately spiritual liberation (Moksha).

Satyanarayan Puja Prasad:

The Prasad typically offered after the puja includes Sheera or Halwa, a sweet dish made with rava (semolina), sugar, ghee, milk, and dry fruits, symbolizing the blessings of Lord Satyanarayan.

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We offer professional and experienced Pandits for conducting the Satyanarayan Puja, Katha, and Havan. All the necessary puja samagri (materials) will be provided, ensuring a complete and authentic experience. Our Pandits are highly skilled and have studied at renowned Vedic Pathshalas.

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