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 Guntur for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Guntur; 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 |
Pandits available for Satyanarayana Pooja in Guntur
Satyanarayana Pooja in Guntur
In the Telugu states the vratham follows the Annavaram tradition of Sri Veera Venkata Satyanarayana Swamy: it is performed after gruhapravesam and by newly-weds, and ends with sapaadam prasadam shared with every guest.
Vishnu temples in and around Guntur
- Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
Areas we cover in and around Guntur
- Brodipet
- Arundelpet
- Lakshmipuram
- Tenali
- Narasaraopet
- Mangalagiri
- Chilakaluripet
గుంటూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Guntur this week
Guntur 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:34 PM | 09:02 AM – 10:27 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:34 PM | 04:09 PM – 05:34 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:34 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:02 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:34 PM | 02:43 PM – 04:09 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:34 PM | 11:53 AM – 01:18 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:34 PM | 01:19 PM – 02:44 PM | 11:31 AM – 12:16 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:33 PM | 10:29 AM – 11:54 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:16 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Guntur
- 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 Guntur and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Guntur (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vijayawada | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹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 Guntur?
Satyanarayana Pooja in Guntur starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Guntur (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Guntur?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Guntur. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Guntur do you cover?
Brodipet, Arundelpet, Lakshmipuram, Tenali, Narasaraopet and Mangalagiri and the rest of Guntur. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
గుంటూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా గుంటూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
గుంటూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.