What samagri (items) are needed for Sri Satyanarayana Vratam?

The main items include: Turmeric (pasupu) & kumkum, Sandalwood paste (gandham), Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric), Oil lamp, wicks, ghee/oil, Incense sticks & camphor (karpuram), Betel leaves & nuts (tamalapaku, vakka), Coconut, bananas & seasonal fruits, Flowers & a garland, Kalasham (vessel), new cloth, sacred thread, Satyanarayana Swamy framed picture, Tulasi leaves, Banana stems & leaves for the mandapam.

Which deity is worshipped in Sri Satyanarayana Vratam?

Sri Satyanarayana Vratam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Satyanarayana) (శ్రీ సత్యనారాయణ స్వామి).

Sri Satyanarayana Vratam — శ్రీ సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం

Deity: Lord Vishnu (Satyanarayana) (శ్రీ సత్యనారాయణ స్వామి)

When it is performed

On any Pournami (full moon day) or Ekadashi, and on auspicious occasions — housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, or the fulfilment of a wish. Kartika and Vaishakha Pournami are especially favoured.

The Satyanarayana Vratam is a worship of Lord Vishnu as the embodiment of truth (satya). It is simple, can be performed by anyone, and is popular for thanksgiving and on auspicious occasions.

The puja centres on reading the five chapters of the Satyanarayana Katha and offering sapatha prasadam made of rava, sugar, ghee and banana.

Puja samagri (shopping list)

Turmeric (pasupu) & kumkum
Sandalwood paste (gandham)
Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric)
Oil lamp, wicks, ghee/oil
Incense sticks & camphor (karpuram)
Betel leaves & nuts (tamalapaku, vakka)
Coconut, bananas & seasonal fruits
Flowers & a garland
Kalasham (vessel), new cloth, sacred thread
Satyanarayana Swamy framed picture
Tulasi leaves
Banana stems & leaves for the mandapam
Sapatha prasadam: rava, sugar, ghee, banana
Panchamrutam: milk, curd, ghee, honey, sugar

Frequently asked questions

When is Sri Satyanarayana Vratam performed?: On any Pournami (full moon day) or Ekadashi, and on auspicious occasions — housewarmings, weddings, birthdays, or the fulfilment of a wish. Kartika and Vaishakha Pournami are especially favoured.
How do you perform Sri Satyanarayana Vratam at home?: The Satyanarayana Vratam is a worship of Lord Vishnu as the embodiment of truth (satya). It is simple, can be performed by anyone, and is popular for thanksgiving and on auspicious occasions.
What samagri (items) are needed for Sri Satyanarayana Vratam?: The main items include: Turmeric (pasupu) & kumkum, Sandalwood paste (gandham), Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric), Oil lamp, wicks, ghee/oil, Incense sticks & camphor (karpuram), Betel leaves & nuts (tamalapaku, vakka), Coconut, bananas & seasonal fruits, Flowers & a garland, Kalasham (vessel), new cloth, sacred thread, Satyanarayana Swamy framed picture, Tulasi leaves, Banana stems & leaves for the mandapam.
Which deity is worshipped in Sri Satyanarayana Vratam?: Sri Satyanarayana Vratam is dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Satyanarayana) (శ్రీ సత్యనారాయణ స్వామి).