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 Visakhapatnam
North Andhra families often keep this vratham on Purnima or at a family milestone, and some go on to Annavaram, a few hours down the coast, to complete a vow. In Vizag’s high-rise flats the main practical concern is keeping lamps steady in the sea wind.
Worth planning for
- Set the mandapam in a room away from balcony wind.
- Invite neighbours for the katha and prasadam.
- Tell the pandit if this completes an Annavaram vow.
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 Visakhapatnam for Satyanarayana Pooja
Satyanarayana Pooja is traditionally done on Purnima and Ekadashi. These are the next dates, with the tithi times worked out for Visakhapatnam; 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 Visakhapatnam
Satyanarayana Pooja in Visakhapatnam
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 Visakhapatnam
- Simhachalam Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Visakhapatnam
- MVP Colony
- Gajuwaka
- Madhurawada
- Seethammadhara
- Dwaraka Nagar
- Pendurthi
- Bheemunipatnam
- Rushikonda
విశాఖపట్నంలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం — ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులు, దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి.
Puja timings in Visakhapatnam this week
Visakhapatnam 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 | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 08:52 AM – 10:17 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:02 AM | 05:21 PM | 03:56 PM – 05:21 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 07:28 AM – 08:52 AM | 11:19 AM – 12:04 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:03 AM | 05:21 PM | 02:31 PM – 03:56 PM | 11:19 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:20 PM | 11:42 AM – 01:07 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:04 AM | 05:20 PM | 01:07 PM – 02:31 PM | 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:05 AM | 05:20 PM | 10:18 AM – 11:43 AM | 11:20 AM – 12:05 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Visakhapatnam
- 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 Visakhapatnam and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Visakhapatnam (this page) | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Vizianagaram | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Srikakulam | ₹3,450 | Telugu |
| Kakinada | ₹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 Visakhapatnam?
Expect to pay from ₹3,450 in Visakhapatnam — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. This includes the standard area rate for Visakhapatnam (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 Visakhapatnam?
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 Visakhapatnam do you cover?
Most of Visakhapatnam — for example MVP Colony, Gajuwaka, Madhurawada, Seethammadhara, Dwaraka Nagar and Pendurthi. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.
విశాఖపట్నంలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం ఖర్చు ఎంత?
Rutviju ద్వారా విశాఖపట్నంలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం దక్షిణ ₹3,450 నుండి మొదలవుతుంది. మీరు ఎంచుకునే పురోహితులు, సామగ్రిని బట్టి మారుతుంది; చెల్లించే ముందే పూర్తి బిల్లు చూపిస్తాము.
విశాఖపట్నంలో సత్యనారాయణ వ్రతం చేయించడానికి తెలుగు పురోహితులు దొరుకుతారా?
అవును. చిన్న అడ్వాన్స్తో స్లాట్ బుక్ చేస్తే, Rutviju బృందం మా పురోహితుల నెట్వర్క్ నుండి ధ్రువీకరించిన తెలుగు పురోహితులను 24 గంటల్లో ఏర్పాటు చేస్తుంది; కుదరకపోతే అడ్వాన్స్ మీ వాలెట్కు తిరిగి వస్తుంది.
Do I need a big space for the vratham?
No. A clean corner large enough for the mandapam and the family to sit is enough.