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What is the importance of Satyanarayan Puja?

What is the importance of Satyanarayan Puja?

Satyanarayan Puja can pull a person out of sorrows and suffering during the present Kalyug, also known as the ‘Age of Downfall’ or the final stage of the Yug cycle in Hinduism. It offers several advantages that improve a person’s physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.

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Satya Narayan is a manifestation of Narayan, also known as Lord Vishnu, and is regarded as the embodiment of truth. All Hindus who wish to fulfill their goals worship Him and worshipping Him offers relief from their afflictions. To be effective, the Puja must be conducted in a specified manner and according to religious traditions.

Satyanarayan Puja's Advantages

  • It takes away sadness and misery.
  • It bestows wealth, prosperity, and abundance.
  • Blessed with offspring and a healthy child.
  • A marriage that is harmonious.
  • Victory in all endeavors and against all adversaries.
  • The Science of Satyanarayan Puja.

Satya implies truthfulness; Similarly, the Mool Mantra, or fundamental prayer, in Sikhism consists of five words: Ekonkar, Satnam, Kartapurkh, Nirbhau, Nirvair, which reflect the Sikh belief in one God, Truth, God’s Creative Power, Fearlessness, and Compassion.

Satya is the core notion of all dharmas. It means that anything we think, do, and say is the same and that all of our sensory organs are in sync. To practice Satya, we do Satyanarayan Katha, which implies that we don’t tell a falsehood on that day. It is often conducted on the day of the full moon, which influences water retention in our bodies. The full moon also has an impact on our thoughts and emotions, frequently shrouding them in chaos and ups and downs. This heightens our negative element, which we aim to counteract by fasting on this day and seeking heavenly benefits.

It is a day when we cleanse ourselves by not uttering falsehoods, refrain from nonverbal communication, and refrain from complaining or keeping grudges. We must be nice and kind to one another, distributing food and presents to everybody. We draw positive energy by cleansing with Holy Water and adopting Panchamrit, which regulates the pitta dosha in our bodies. It is a one-day purification of the body, a transition from rajasic and tamasic existence to satvic existence, to a parasympathetic condition.

When should Satyanarayan Puja be performed?

This Puja can be conducted on the Sankranti of each month, or whenever the sun’s passage occurs.
Each month’s Full Moon is determined by the lunar position.

This Puja requires the following materials:

  • Satya Narayan idol or picture
  • Incense or a lamp
  • Rangoli
  • Mandap, banana tree, and mango leaves
  • Vermillion
  • Spreadable raw rice
  • Yellow fabric with rickrack
  • Kumkum, sandalwood paste
  • Flowers and fruits

Prasad is made with wheat powder and other ingredients.
If Havan is conducted, materials for PanchamritWooden pieces

How to Carry Out This Puja

Take a bath beforehand. Keep in mind that you must fast till the Puja is over. Because this Puja must be conducted with a pure mind and body, you must swear, ‘O Lord Satya Narayan, I am conducting this ritual with complete dedication and attention to accept your blessings.’

Clean the puja area and add a colorful rangoli to it. Make a mandap by tying banana plants in the corners and laying down the yellow fabric as an aasan. The rick should then be poured onto the cloth, and a Kalash filled with water should be placed on top of the rice. Place another cloth on top of the Satya Narayana deity or picture. You may make the Mandal out of whatever material you can afford. Panchamrit’s offer (the five nectars – milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey).

The following is the procedure for doing the Puja:

Sankalpam: Inform the Lord that you are conducting this Puja to fulfill your wishes or aspirations, and ask for His blessing to complete it successfully.

Begin by worshipping Lord Ganesha and asking Him to provide you the fortitude to complete this Puja without difficulty. Click here to discover more about Ganapati Yagna. Prarthana: Chant the Gayatri Mantra and ask the Lord for permission to do this mighty Puja. Pranayama and Sankalpam: These are the practices of cleansing your breath and making a pledge to appease Lord Ganesha. Kalash Puja entails presenting an invitation to worship Lord Satya Narayan, who is represented by the Kalash. Ganapati Pancha Loka Puja: Pray to Ganesha, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Parvati, the Lords of the Five Worlds. Navagraha Puja: Invite all the planets by politely invoking their names and offering akshadai (made of rice and Haldi) and flowers. Invoke the planets for their blessings in order to carry out this Puja. Invite and adore Lord Indra and the other Lords of the eight directions at the Indradi Ashtadikpala Puja. Satyanarayana Puja: Praise the Lord by placing flowers on His feet. Establish Pran Pratishtha, which is the practice of infusing a heavenly object with ‘prana,’ or life power, by singing His 108 names and placing flowers at His feet. Then, holding flowers in your hands, ask the Lord to grant your requests and bless your family with wealth and abundance.

(Optional) Yagna:

You can prepare the Havan Kund once you have prayed to Lord Satya Narayan. While presenting wooden pieces and putting ghee to the fire, chant the Lord’s name. 

Lord Satya Narayan can be worshipped by people of any caste or creed, and he can be attended by individuals of any age or gender. The Puja can be done in the evening or throughout the day. It is critical to remember that after worshipping the Lord, the offering of ghee, sugar, wheat, and banana must be distributed. On this day, one must also listen to Satya Narayan’s narrative and conclude the Puja by performing Lord Satya Narayan Arti, after which one can feast and rejoice.

What is the importance of Satyanarayan Puja?
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