Sathyanarayana Swamy Pooja

The rite

Sathyanarayana Swamy Pooja is the South Indian naming for Satyanarayan worship—Lord Vishnu as embodiment of truth—usually with katha from the Skanda Purana tradition. Families perform it on full moon days, after housewarming, or on thanksgiving occasions. Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma narrates the katha in clear Hindi or English for mixed guests while conducting puja at your Bengaluru home. Allow about thirty minutes before the start for altar layout and for the pandit to review the samagri you arranged from the WhatsApp list.

Time at the house: 2.5–3 hours with full katha

Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma does this at the house in Bengaluru. The fee is not printed on this page. It is sent on WhatsApp with the material list.

Why families book it

Truthfulness and righteous living are the katha’s moral centre; families invite neighbours and relatives to hear the story together. Home pooja keeps prasad distribution under your control.

Victory and obstacle removal are devotional themes in the story; the pandit does not guarantee business success or court wins.

Families usually block 2.5–3 hours with full katha for Sathyanarayana Swamy Pooja at home. A common reason to book is: Purnima evenings monthly or annually Share gotra, names, and your Bengaluru area on WhatsApp so Pandit Mrityunjay Sharma can confirm samagri and travel before the day.

When families ask

• Purnima evenings monthly or annually
• After buying home or vehicle as thanksgiving
• Birthday or wedding anniversary observance
• Recovery from illness when family chooses thanksgiving puja
• When you want the rite completed in one calm sitting without rushing the final arati and prasad

Short vidhi

1. Ganesh puja kalash sthapana
2. Satyanarayan swamy avahan
3. Shodashopachara with tulsi and fruits
4. Reading Satyanarayan katha with five chapter breaks
5. Five small ahutis or lamp offerings at chapter ends if no havan
6. Maha prasad preparation guidance
7. Arati and distribution of banana sheaf prasad
8. Visarjan of kalash water to plants

The pandit confirms the order on WhatsApp before the visit.

Samagri

• Satyanarayan photo or saligrama optional
• Banana leaves or plates for prasad
• Panchamrit fruits sugar
• Roasted chana and panjiri ingredients
• Tulsi flowers garland
• Coconut betel nuts
• Kumkum turmeric rice
• Ghee lamp incense camphor
• Kalash mango leaves thread
• Milk for kheer prasad
• New cloth for deity
• Story book or printed katha

The exact list for your day is sent on WhatsApp. This page does not sell a kit and does not say materials are included in a fee.

Questions

Swamy vs Satyanarayan spelling?

Same puja; regional English on slug.

Skip katha for time?

Shortened summary possible; full katha is standard.

Women on period attend?

Family custom varies; respect household rules.

Havan version?

Some add small havan; mention when booking.

Neighbours invited?

Common; prepare extra prasad.

Kannada katha?

Pandit uses Sanskrit-Hindi narration unless you supply Kannada reader.

Monthly subscription?

Book each Purnima separately on WhatsApp.