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 Vijayawada
Coastal Andhra families have a particularly strong attachment to this vratham because of Annavaram, and many in Vijayawada return there to complete vows. At home it is commonly done on Purnima or after a family milestone. Riverside families sometimes time it with Karthika observances on the Krishna.
Worth planning for
- Let your pandit know if the vratham completes a vow made at Annavaram.
- Set up the mandapam facing as your pandit advises.
- Prepare the sooji prasadam in the traditional measure.
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 Vijayawada for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Vijayawada; 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 Vijayawada
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 Vijayawada
- Panakala Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri
Areas we cover in and around Vijayawada
- Benz Circle
- Patamata
- Governorpet
- Gunadala
- Poranki
- Kanuru
- Bhavanipuram
- Gollapudi
- Amaravati
విజయవాడలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Vijayawada this week
Vijayawada 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 | 05:33 PM | 09:01 AM – 10:26 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:14 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 04:08 PM – 05:33 PM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:11 AM | 05:33 PM | 07:37 AM – 09:02 AM | 11:29 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:33 PM | 02:42 PM – 04:07 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:12 AM | 05:32 PM | 11:52 AM – 01:17 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:32 PM | 01:18 PM – 02:43 PM | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:13 AM | 05:32 PM | 10:28 AM – 11:53 AM | 11:30 AM – 12:16 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Vijayawada
- 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 Vijayawada and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Vijayawada (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Guntur | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Eluru | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Khammam | ₹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 Vijayawada?
Satyanarayana Pooja in Vijayawada starts from ₹3,450 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Vijayawada (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 Telugu-speaking pandit for Satyanarayana Pooja in Vijayawada?
Yes — Telugu-speaking pandits are the norm in Vijayawada. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Vijayawada do you cover?
Benz Circle, Patamata, Governorpet, Gunadala, Poranki and Kanuru and the rest of Vijayawada. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.
విజయవాడలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విజయవాడలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విజయవాడలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. మంత్రాలు సంస్కృతంలో, సంకల్పం మరియు వివరణ తెలుగులో చేసే ధ్రువీకరించిన పురోహితులు Benz Circle, Patamata, Governorpet, Gunadala సహా విజయవాడ అంతటా ఇంటికి వస్తారు.
Is the home vratham the same as the one at Annavaram?
The core vratham and katha are the same. Families may add their own customs, which you can discuss with the pandit.