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 Nellore for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Nellore; 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 |
Satyanarayana Pooja in Nellore
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 Nellore
- Sri Talpagiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple
- Penchalakona Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Nellore
- Kavali
- Gudur
- Kovur
- Buchireddypalem
- Venkatagiri
- Atmakur
నెల్లూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Nellore this week
Nellore 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 | 06:10 AM | 05:39 PM | 09:02 AM – 10:28 AM | 11:31 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 04:12 PM – 05:38 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:17 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:38 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:03 AM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:38 PM | 02:47 PM – 04:12 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:38 PM | 11:55 AM – 01:21 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:38 PM | 01:21 PM – 02:47 PM | 11:32 AM – 12:18 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:38 PM | 10:30 AM – 11:56 AM | 11:33 AM – 12:18 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Nellore
- 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 Nellore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Nellore (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Tirupati | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Ongole | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kadapa | ₹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 Nellore?
The starting dakshina in Nellore is ₹3,450 for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Nellore (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Nellore?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Nellore do you cover?
Most of Nellore — for example Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem, Venkatagiri and Atmakur. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
నెల్లూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా నెల్లూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
నెల్లూరులో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Kavali, Gudur, Kovur, Buchireddypalem సహా నెల్లూరు అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.