Satyanarayan Puja: Complete Guide, Vidhi, Items & Benefits

# Satyanarayan Puja: Complete Guide & Vidhi Satyanarayan Puja is one of the most popular Hindu rituals dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Satyanarayan). Performed for prosperity, health, and fulfillment of wishes, this guide covers everything you need. ## Significance - Dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Satyanarayan form (embodiment of truth) - Performed on auspicious occasions, full moon, or new beginnings - Brings peace, prosperity, and removes obstacles - Simple yet highly effective ritual ## Best Times to Perform ✓ Purnima (Full Moon Day) ✓ Ekadashi ✓ After major life events (marriage, new home, business start) ✓ Before starting important ventures ✓ As thanksgiving for wish fulfillment ## Puja Items Required **Essential Items**: - Banana (5-11), coconut, mango leaves - Betel leaves (paan), betel nuts - Flowers (lotus, roses, marigold) - Incense sticks, camphor, ghee lamp - Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar) - Fruits, dry fruits for prasad - Haldi, kumkum, sandalwood paste - Sacred thread, rice grains - Silver kalash, copper plate **For Pandit**: Dakshina, new clothes ## Puja Vidhi (Step-by-Step) 1. **Sankalp**: Take resolution with name, gotra 2. **Kalash Sthapana**: Establish water pot 3. **Panchamrit Abhishek**: Bathe deity with panchamrit 4. **Shodashopachar Puja**: 16-step worship 5. **Satyanarayan Katha**: Recitation of five stories 6. **Aarti**: Final prayer with ghee lamp 7. **Prasad Distribution**: Share blessed food ## Duration & Cost - **Time**: 2-3 hours - **Pandit Charges**: ₹2,000 - ₹5,000 (varies by region) - **Samagri Cost**: ₹1,500 - ₹3,000 ## Book Pandit Online Book My Mandir connects you with verified, experienced pandits: - ✓ Multilingual options - ✓ Traditional vedic knowledge - ✓ Brings all required items - ✓ Online or home visit - ✓ Fixed transparent pricing Book your Satyanarayan Puja pandit now through Book My Mandir!