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. Families perform it to give thanks and seek blessings — after a housewarming or wedding, on birthdays and new jobs, and on Purnima (full moon).
The vratham is one of the most widely performed home poojas in India because it needs no special muhurtham: it can be done on any auspicious day, and traditionally in the evening. Its five chapters (adhyayas) tell how devotees who kept the vow were blessed and how those who neglected it suffered, and listening to the katha is itself part of the pooja.
Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole
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.
Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Muhurthams follow the Telugu panchangam (Chandramana calendar).
Vishnu temples in and around Ongole
- Singarayakonda Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
- Chennakesava Swamy Temple, Markapur
Areas we cover in and around Ongole
- Chirala
- Markapur
- Kandukur
- Addanki
- Singarayakonda
How Satyanarayana Pooja is performed
A typical Satyanarayana Pooja with a Rutviju pandit follows these steps; your pandit adapts them to your family’s tradition.
- 1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam with the family’s names, gotram and nakshatram
- 2Kalasha sthapana on a mandapam decorated with banana leaves
- 3Navagraha and ashtadikpalaka avahanam
- 4Satyanarayana Swamy avahanam and shodashopachara pooja
- 5Reading of the five chapters of the vratha katha
- 6Naivedyam of sapaadam prasadam, fruits and panchamrutham
- 7Harathi, mantra pushpam and distribution of prasadam
Satyanarayana Pooja samagri list
- Satyanarayana Swamy photo or idol — 1
- Kalasham (brass or copper) — 1
- Coconuts — 3
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Five kinds of fruit — 5 of each
- Betel leaves — 40
- Betel nuts — 20
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste (gandham) — 1 small packet
- Rice (for akshata and the kalasham) — 1 kg
- Flowers and garlands — 2 garlands + loose flowers
- Tulasi leaves — 1 bunch
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Banana leaves (for the mandapam) — 4
- New cloth (towel or blouse piece) — 2
- Navadhanyam (nine grains) — 1 packet
- Camphor — 1 packet
- Agarbatti (incense sticks) — 1 packet
- Deepam lamps with cotton wicks — 2
- Ghee (for lamps and prasadam) — 500 g
- Milk — 1 litre
- Curd — 250 g
- Honey — 50 g
- Sugar — 1 kg
- Wheat rava, sugar and ghee for sapaadam prasadam — 1¼ measure each
- Cardamom and cashews — 1 small packet
- Coins (for the kalasham) — 5
- Pooja plate, bowls, glass and spoon (panchapatra, uddharini) — 1 set
- Rangoli / muggu powder — for the mandapam
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking. You can also add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order so everything arrives before the pooja.
Benefits and best time for Satyanarayana Pooja
Benefits
- Thanksgiving for a new home, marriage, child or job
- Peace, prosperity and harmony in the family
- Fulfilment of vows (mokku) taken during difficult times
- Brings the family and relatives together in one ceremony
When to perform
- Purnima (full moon), Ekadashi and Sankranti
- On the day of or after griha pravesh
- After a wedding (often the couple’s first pooja together)
- Birthdays, anniversaries, new jobs and recovery from illness
Why book Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole with Rutviju
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.
OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks Telugu and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole
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Choose Satyanarayana Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot, enter your address in Ongole and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Satyanarayana Pooja cost in Ongole?
With Rutviju, Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole starts from ₹2,500 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final amount depends on the pandit you choose, whether you add samagri, and express booking; the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole?
Yes. Pandits follow the Telugu Smarta and Vaishnava traditions: mantras are chanted in Sanskrit, and the sankalpam and explanations are given in Telugu. Each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile, so you can pick one who matches your family’s tradition.
Which areas of Ongole do you cover?
Pandits come to homes and offices across Ongole and nearby areas, including Chirala, Markapur, Kandukur, Addanki and Singarayakonda. Availability for your date and area is confirmed when you choose a slot.
How long does Satyanarayana Pooja take?
About 2 to 2.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit. Plan a little extra time for setting up the mandapam and for prasadam.
What samagri is needed for Satyanarayana Pooja?
The main items are satyanarayana swamy photo or idol — 1, kalasham (brass or copper) — 1, coconuts — 3, bananas — 1 dozen and five kinds of fruit — 5 of each. Your pandit shares the full list after booking, and you can add a samagri kit to your order.
Which day is best for Satyanarayana Pooja?
Purnima is the most traditional day, followed by Ekadashi and Sankranti, but the vratham can be done on any auspicious day, usually in the evening.
Is Satyanarayana Pooja done after griha pravesh?
Yes. In many families — especially in the Telugu states — the Satyanarayana Vratham is performed on the day of the housewarming or soon after.
What is the prasadam for Satyanarayana Pooja?
Sapaadam: wheat rava roasted in ghee with sugar, banana and milk, in one-and-a-quarter measures. In Bengal it is shinni and in North India panjiri and panchamrit.
How do I book Satyanarayana Pooja in Ongole?
Open the Satyanarayana Pooja booking page, choose a verified pandit, pick a date and time, add your Ongole address and pay online. You can track the pandit live on the day.