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 Mysuru for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Mysuru; 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 Mysuru
Satyanarayana Pooja in Mysuru
In Karnataka it is a favourite Hunnime (full moon) pooja and is commonly done after gruhapravesha and weddings.
Vishnu temples in and around Mysuru
- Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangapatna
Areas we cover in and around Mysuru
- Vijayanagar
- Kuvempunagar
- Jayalakshmipuram
- Srirangapatna
- Nanjangud
- Hebbal (Mysuru)
Puja timings in Mysuru this week
Mysuru 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 | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 09:14 AM – 10:41 AM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 04:28 PM – 05:55 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:21 AM | 05:55 PM | 07:48 AM – 09:15 AM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:55 PM | 03:02 PM – 04:28 PM | 11:45 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:22 AM | 05:55 PM | 12:09 PM – 01:35 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:55 PM | 01:35 PM – 03:02 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:23 AM | 05:55 PM | 10:43 AM – 12:09 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:32 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Mysuru
- 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 Mysuru and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Mysuru (this page) | ₹3,450 | Kannada |
| Bengaluru | ₹3,100 | Kannada |
| Mangaluru | ₹3,450 | 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 Mysuru?
The starting dakshina in Mysuru is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Mysuru (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Kannada-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Mysuru?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Mysuru do you cover?
Most of Mysuru — for example Vijayanagar, Kuvempunagar, Jayalakshmipuram, Srirangapatna, Nanjangud and Hebbal (Mysuru). You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.