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 vratham in a Hyderabad home
Telugu families in Hyderabad usually keep this vratham on Purnima, on Ekadashi, or straight after a gruhapravesam, a wedding or a new job. The prasadam, made of sooji, ghee, sugar and banana in equal measure, follows the style made famous at Annavaram. All five adhyayas of the katha are read, so the family should plan to stay seated for the whole of it.
Worth planning for
- Make the prasadam in the measure the pandit gives you; it is part of the vow.
- Invite neighbours to hear the katha and take prasadam, which is traditionally part of the vratham.
- In a small flat, keep the mandapam away from the door so guests can come and go.
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 Hyderabad for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Hyderabad; 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 Hyderabad
Satyanarayana Pooja in Hyderabad
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 Hyderabad
- Chilkur Balaji Temple
- Birla Mandir (Venkateswara)
Areas we cover in and around Hyderabad
- Kukatpally
- Gachibowli
- Madhapur
- Kondapur
- Miyapur
- Manikonda
- Secunderabad
- Ameerpet
- Dilsukhnagar
- LB Nagar
- Uppal
- Kompally
- Banjara Hills
- Jubilee Hills
హైదరాబాద్లో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,100 నుండి.
Puja timings in Hyderabad this week
Hyderabad 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 | 06:20 AM | 05:41 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:35 AM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:40 PM | 04:15 PM – 05:40 PM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:40 PM | 07:46 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:38 AM – 12:23 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:40 PM | 02:51 PM – 04:15 PM | 11:38 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:40 PM | 12:01 PM – 01:26 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:40 PM | 01:26 PM – 02:51 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:24 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:24 AM | 05:40 PM | 10:37 AM – 12:02 PM | 11:39 AM – 12:24 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Hyderabad
- 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 Hyderabad and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad (this page) | ₹3,100 | Telugu |
| Warangal | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Karimnagar | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Nizamabad | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Khammam | ₹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 Hyderabad?
Expect to pay from ₹3,100 in Hyderabad — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. Hyderabad 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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Hyderabad?
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 Hyderabad do you cover?
Homes and offices across Hyderabad, including Kukatpally, Gachibowli, Madhapur, Kondapur, Miyapur and Manikonda. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.
హైదరాబాద్లో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా హైదరాబాద్లో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,100 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
హైదరాబాద్లో 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.
Which day is best for Satyanarayana vratham in Hyderabad?
Purnima is the most common choice, and Ekadashi and Sankranti are also followed. It is often done after a gruhapravesam or a wedding, on a day your pandit confirms from the Telugu panchangam.