Satyanarayana Puja

The Satyanarayan Puja is amongst the most commonly performed ritualistic prayers in Hindu homes. Lord Satyanarayan who is the embodiment of the eternal truth  is worshiped with utmost devotion as well as dedication during the Satyanarayan Puja. Enthusiastic devotees have been performing this puja for decades with utmost devotion. It’s been observed that people trapped in a hapless situation become happy after performing this puja, they benefit a lot and tide over all the difficulties of life.

 Popularity of Satyanarayan Puja

There are scores of reasons why Satyanarayan puja has gained popularity among people. First of all, it does not involve complicated rites and rituals and anybody can perform this puja with ease. No restriction has been placed on this puja with regard to age or sex that is yet another reason why it is performed with unbridled enthusiasm by the devotees. Even widows have not been barred from performing Satyanarayan Vrata that points to the fact that we all have eternal and holy relationship with the almighty. All it matters is sincerity, faith and devotion while performing this ritual. Though, some days such as Purnima and Ekadashi are considered more auspicious and favorable for this puja but this it can be performed any time and on any day.

Spiritual Significance of Satyanarayan Puja

Satya means Truth. Narayan means the one that resides in everything and everybody. Worshiping Lord Satyanarayan, a form of Lord Vishnu, can wipe out all the problems and difficulties in life caused due to deeds of previous birth. Being truthful to himself/herself and to others is possible only if one devotes time to the truth and worshiping. The more honest and truthful we become, the better we can worship the Lord Narayan in ourselves as well as in others.

Benefits of Satyanarayan Puja

Lord Satyanarayan is widely revered by the Hindu religion everywhere and one of the most commonly worshiped forms of Lord Vishnu. Every month, millions of devotees take part in Satyanarayan Puja and in the famous Satyanarayan Katha and rituals. Lord Satyanarayan is a form of Vishnu and considered as the embodiment of faith and truth – he is extraordinarily famous amongst all Vishnu believers and devotees. Lord Satyanarayan benefits his devotees in multifarious ways. People having unshakable faith on Lord Satyanarayan often performs this ritual many times in a year.

The puja commences with a prayer to Lord Ganesh, the remover of all obstacles and hindrances that we encounter at each and every step of our life’s journey. This is done by chanting the names of Lord Ganesh, performing some rituals with Prasad like modak (believed to be Lord Ganesh’s favourite) and worshiping the idol with flower petals. Typically, individuals perform this puja and not the priests.

Benefits

• It strengthens physical and mental health of individuals
• Success gravitates towards individuals who perform Satyanarayan puja at home .
• A well-rounded material and spiritual life for devotees
• It can zap all sins from the past life