What is Satyanarayana Pooja?
Satyanarayana Pooja (Satyanarayana Vratham) is the worship of Lord Vishnu as Satyanarayana, the embodiment of truth, described in the Skanda Purana. It takes 2 to 2.5 hours with 1 pandit.
Satyanarayana Pooja in Karthika masam 2026
Karthika masam 2026 runs from Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026 in the Telugu and Kannada (amanta) calendar. Many families perform the Satyanarayana vratham in Karthika, and Karthika Purnima is one of the most popular days for it. Book early if you want a Somavaram or Purnima evening.
| Karthika Somavaram | Date |
|---|---|
| First Somavaram | Monday, 16 November 2026 |
| Second Somavaram | Monday, 23 November 2026 |
| Third Somavaram | Monday, 30 November 2026 |
| Fourth Somavaram | Monday, 7 December 2026 |
Next Purnima and Ekadashi dates in Bengaluru for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Bengaluru; book a few days ahead, as these days fill first.
| Date | Day | Tithi time |
|---|---|---|
| Fri, 20 Nov | Devutthana Ekadashi | Fri, 20 Nov, 07:16 AM – Sat, 21 Nov, 06:32 AM |
| Tue, 24 Nov | Purnima | Mon, 23 Nov, 11:43 PM – Tue, 24 Nov, 08:23 PM |
| Fri, 4 Dec | Utpanna Ekadashi | Thu, 3 Dec, 11:04 PM – Fri, 4 Dec, 11:45 PM |
| Sun, 20 Dec | Mokshada Ekadashi | Sat, 19 Dec, 10:10 PM – Sun, 20 Dec, 08:15 PM |
| Thu, 24 Dec | Purnima | Wed, 23 Dec, 10:48 AM – Thu, 24 Dec, 06:58 AM |
| Sun, 3 Jan | Saphala Ekadashi | Sat, 2 Jan, 02:25 PM – Sun, 3 Jan, 04:09 PM |
Verified pandits for Satyanarayana Pooja in Bengaluru
These 3 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Satyanarayana Pooja. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
Satyanarayana Pooja in Bengaluru
In Karnataka it is a favourite Hunnime (full moon) pooja and is commonly done after gruhapravesha and weddings.
Vishnu temples in and around Bengaluru
- ISKCON Sri Radha Krishna Temple, Rajajinagar
Areas we cover in and around Bengaluru
Puja timings in Bengaluru this week
Bengaluru timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Satyanarayana Pooja in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:50 PM | 09:11 AM – 10:37 AM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:18 AM | 05:50 PM | 04:24 PM – 05:50 PM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 07:45 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:41 AM – 12:27 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:24 PM | 11:41 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:19 AM | 05:50 PM | 12:05 PM – 01:31 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:50 PM | 01:31 PM – 02:57 PM | 11:42 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:20 AM | 05:50 PM | 10:39 AM – 12:05 PM | 11:42 AM – 12:28 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Bengaluru
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Satyanarayana Pooja price in Bengaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru (this page) | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Chennai | ₹3,100 | Tamil |
| Hyderabad | ₹3,100 | Telugu |
| Anantapur | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
Frequently asked questions
When is Karthika masam 2026?
From Tuesday, 10 November 2026 to Tuesday, 8 December 2026. The Karthika Somavarams are Mon, 16 Nov, Mon, 23 Nov, Mon, 30 Nov, Mon, 7 Dec.
How much does Satyanarayana Pooja cost in Bengaluru?
Expect to pay from ₹3,100 in Bengaluru — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Bengaluru is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Kannada-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Bengaluru?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Bengaluru do you cover?
Most of Bengaluru — for example Whitefield, Koramangala, HSR Layout, Electronic City, Jayanagar and JP Nagar. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.