Satyanarayan Katha: procedure, samagri and significance
10 Oct 2026
Why families perform the Satyanarayan Katha, when to do it, and what happens during the puja.
Significance
The Satyanarayan Katha is a puja of Lord Vishnu in his Satyanarayan form, performed to express gratitude and seek blessings — on Purnima, after a wish is fulfilled, or on occasions like housewarming and anniversaries.
Procedure
- Sankalp and Ganesh Puja
- Kalash and Navgraha puja
- Recitation of the five chapters of the katha
- Havan (optional) and aarti
- Distribution of panjiri and panchamrit prasad
Duration
About 2.5 to 3 hours.