Satyanarayan Katha

Satyanarayan Katha is the story of Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form. It teaches truthfulness (satya) and devotion, and is performed on Purnima, new beginnings, and to give thanks after fulfilled wishes. Families gather to listen to five chapters (adhyay) followed by aarti and prasad.

Traditional narration and puja for prosperity and family harmony.

• Verified, experienced Pandit Ji
• Complete ritual as per Vedic tradition
• Guidance on preparations & seating
• Aarti and blessings for the family

• Chowki and yellow cloth
• Satyanarayan image
• Kalash, coconut, mango leaves
• Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar)
• Tulsi leaves
• Banana and seasonal fruits
• Wheat flour/semolina, ghee, sugar for prasad
• Banana leaves/pillars (regional)
• Havan kund and samagri (optional)
• Diya, incense, flowers

Items depend on family, region and the chosen puja; optional items are not universal requirements. · सामग्री परिवार, क्षेत्र और चुनी हुई पूजा अनुसार बदलती है।

1. 1

   Set up a decorated chowki with the image of Satyanarayan and a Kalash.

2. 2

   Ganesh Puja, Gauri and Navagraha worship.

3. 3

   Worship of Satyanarayan with Panchamrit, tulsi and flowers.

4. 4

   Recitation of the five chapters of the Katha.

5. 5

   Offering of prasad (sheera/panjiri made with wheat, ghee, sugar, banana).

6. 6

   Havan with ghee and samagri (optional).

7. 7

   Aarti and distribution of prasad to all present.

• Supervise children near diyas and Havan fire.
• Panchamrit contains honey and dairy — mind allergies and infants.
• Confirm with the Pandit Ji whether Havan is included and what samagri the booking covers.