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 Mangaluru for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mangaluru; 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 Mangaluru
Satyanarayana Pooja in Mangaluru
In Karnataka it is a favourite Hunnime (full moon) pooja and is commonly done after gruhapravesha and weddings.
Well-known temples in and around Mangaluru
- Kadri Manjunatha Temple
- Kudroli Gokarnanatheshwara Temple
- Mangaladevi Temple
Areas we cover in and around Mangaluru
- Surathkal
- Kadri
- Bejai
- Kankanady
- Bantwal
- Moodbidri
- Udupi
Puja timings in Mangaluru this week
Mangaluru 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 | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 09:22 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 04:35 PM – 06:01 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:29 AM | 06:01 PM | 07:56 AM – 09:22 AM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 03:08 PM – 04:35 PM | 11:52 AM – 12:38 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:30 AM | 06:01 PM | 12:16 PM – 01:42 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 01:42 PM – 03:08 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:31 AM | 06:01 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:16 PM | 11:53 AM – 12:39 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mangaluru
- 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 Mangaluru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mangaluru (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Mysuru | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
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 Mangaluru?
Satyanarayana Pooja in Mangaluru starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Mangaluru (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 Kannada-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Mangaluru?
Yes — Kannada-speaking pandits are the norm in Mangaluru. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Mangaluru do you cover?
Surathkal, Kadri, Bejai, Kankanady, Bantwal and Moodbidri and the rest of Mangaluru. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.