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.
Next Purnima and Ekadashi dates in Lucknow for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Lucknow; 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 Lucknow
Satyanarayana Pooja in Lucknow
In North India the Satyanarayan katha is read on Purnima, with panchamrit and panjiri as prasad and the aarti “Om Jai Lakshmi Ramana” at the end.
Well-known temples in and around Lucknow
- Chandrika Devi Temple
- Mankameshwar Temple
- Hanuman Setu Mandir
Areas we cover in and around Lucknow
- Gomti Nagar
- Aliganj
- Indira Nagar
- Hazratganj
- Jankipuram
- Alambagh
Puja timings in Lucknow this week
Lucknow 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 | 06:25 AM | 05:16 PM | 09:08 AM – 10:29 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:16 PM | 03:54 PM – 05:16 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:26 AM | 05:15 PM | 07:47 AM – 09:09 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:12 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:27 AM | 05:15 PM | 02:33 PM – 03:54 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:28 AM | 05:15 PM | 11:51 AM – 01:12 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:29 AM | 05:14 PM | 01:12 PM – 02:33 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:13 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:29 AM | 05:14 PM | 10:31 AM – 11:52 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:13 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Lucknow
- 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 Lucknow and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Lucknow (this page) | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Varanasi | ₹3,450 | Hindi |
| Delhi | ₹3,100 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Satyanarayana Pooja cost in Lucknow?
Satyanarayana Pooja in Lucknow starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Lucknow (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 Hindi-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Lucknow?
Yes — Hindi-speaking pandits are the norm in Lucknow. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Lucknow do you cover?
Most of Lucknow — for example Gomti Nagar, Aliganj, Indira Nagar, Hazratganj, Jankipuram and Alambagh. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.