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Purnima Spl Satyanarayan Puja

Purnima Spl Satyanarayan Puja

When

Mon, 29 June

5:30 PM – 6:30 PM IST

Where

Sri Pratap Ganpati Temple, Bangalore, Karnataka

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About this ceremony

Sacred Mantra

Om Namo Bhagavate Vaasudevaaya · Satya Naaraayanaaya Namah

What it feels like

Simple, sweet and beloved, the Satyanarayana Puja gathers family and friends to hear the sacred katha and share warm sheera prasad. It is gratitude turned into ceremony — and almost no one leaves it without a smile.

What happens inside the Satyanarayana Puja

Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.

  1. 1

    Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja

    Intention and gratitude are expressed.

  2. 2

    Satyanarayana invocation

    The Lord is invoked and worshipped with the shodashopachara (sixteen offerings).

  3. 3

    Katha

    The Satyanarayana Katha — the sacred story — is read, illustrating the power of faith and truth.

  4. 4

    Prasad preparation

    The sacred sheera (sweet prasad) is offered.

  5. 5

    Aarti & prasad

    Lamps are waved and prasad shared with all.

Significance

The Satyanarayana Puja celebrates living in truth and gratitude. Its katha reminds devotees that sincere faith and the keeping of one's word bring blessings, while neglect of one's vows brings difficulty. Simple yet profound, it is among the most widely performed pujas for general wellbeing and thanksgiving.

Benefits

  • Fulfilment of sincere wishes
  • Blessings for new beginnings and milestones
  • Peace, harmony and prosperity in the family
  • A beautiful expression of gratitude

Best time to perform

Full moon (Purnima), Ekadashi, housewarmings and milestones.

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