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 vratham in Tirupati
Tirupati households live in the shadow of Tirumala, and Vishnu worship is part of everyday life. The Satyanarayana vratham is a natural fit, kept on Purnima or after a milestone. Visiting families sometimes arrange the vratham in Tirupati town as part of their pilgrimage.
Worth planning for
- If you are visiting, tell the pandit where you are staying.
- Check that your lodging permits lamps and a mandapam.
- Schedule around darshan slots.
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 Tirupati for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Tirupati; 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 |
Verified pandits for Satyanarayana Pooja in Tirupati
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Satyanarayana Pooja in Tirupati
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 Tirupati
- Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Temple
Areas we cover in and around Tirupati
- Tiruchanur
- Renigunta
- Chandragiri
- Srikalahasti
- Alipiri
- Tiruchanoor Road
తిరుపతిలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Tirupati this week
Tirupati 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 | 06:11 AM | 05:42 PM | 09:04 AM – 10:30 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 04:16 PM – 05:42 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:42 PM | 07:38 AM – 09:05 AM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 02:49 PM – 04:16 PM | 11:34 AM – 12:20 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:42 PM | 11:57 AM – 01:23 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 01:24 PM – 02:50 PM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:14 AM | 05:42 PM | 10:32 AM – 11:58 AM | 11:35 AM – 12:21 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Tirupati
- 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 Tirupati and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Tirupati (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Chittoor | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Nellore | ₹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 Tirupati?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Tirupati — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Tirupati (the base price is ₹3,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Tirupati?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Tirupati do you cover?
Tiruchanur, Renigunta, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti, Alipiri and Tiruchanoor Road and the rest of Tirupati. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
తిరుపతిలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా తిరుపతిలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
తిరుపతిలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Tiruchanur, Renigunta, Chandragiri, Srikalahasti సహా తిరుపతి అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.
Can I do the vratham at a hotel in Tirupati?
Only if the hotel allows lamps and incense. Check with them first, and tell the pandit the location when you book.