Sri Satyanarayana Vratam is a sacred Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu in his form as Satyanarayana, the embodiment of truth and righteousness. It is one of the most popular and widely observed vows across India, performed by families to seek blessings for prosperity, peace, and spiritual growth.
Key Highlights of Sri Satyanarayana Vratam
- Purpose: The vratam is performed to express gratitude, fulfill wishes, and remove obstacles in life. Devotees believe it brings wealth, happiness, and harmony to the household.
- Occasions: Commonly observed on Purnima (full moon day), but also during auspicious events like marriages, housewarmings, childbirth, or festivals.
- Rituals:
- Devotees take a purifying bath and wear clean clothes.
- A sacred altar is prepared with Lord Satyanarayana’s image or idol.
- Offerings of fruits, flowers, and sweets are made.
- The Satyanarayana Katha (story) is recited, which emphasizes the importance of truth, devotion, and dharma.
- Spiritual Significance: The vratam reinforces the value of Satya (truth) in daily life. Observing it with sincerity is said to remove sins, grant prosperity, and ensure spiritual progress.
| S.No | Item | Qty | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turmeric | 100 gms | |
| 2 | Kumkum | 100 gms | |
| 3 | Cotton Wicks | 1 small packet | |
| 4 | Sandalwood powder | 100 gms | |
| 5 | Beetle (Paan) Leaves | 50 | |
| 6 | Supari (Betel Nuts) round/black | 50 | |
| 7 | Dry Dates (kharjuram) | 50 | |
| 8 | Incense Sticks (Agarbattis) | 1 packet | |
| 9 | Camphor (haaratikarpoor) | 1 box | |
| 10 | Ghee/Sesame Oil for Deepaaraadhana | 1 small bottle | |
| 11 | Nava Dhanyam (all dhanyams separate) | 1 Pocket | |
| 12 | Mango leaves – for kalasam | 10 Leaves | |
| 13 | Any White Towel Large – with border | 1 | |
| 14 | Blouse piece(Red/Green/Yellow) – for kalasam | 1 | |
| 15 | Rice (Sonamasuri) | 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs | |
| 16 | Milk | 1/4 Gallon | |
| 17 | Curd | 1 Small cup | |
| 18 | Ghee | 100 ml | |
| 19 | Honey | 1 Small cup | |
| 20 | Sugar | 100 gms | |
| 21 | Flower Garland | 1 | |
| 22 | Flowers | 2 bouquets | |
| 23 | Banana – for offering with tambulam | 12 | |
| 24 | Baby apples | 24 | |
| 25 | Baby Oranges/Cuties | 24 | |
| 26 | Coconuts (Kalasam + 5 for 5 vrata katha chapters) | 6 | |
| 27 | Wheat Sooji—for satyanarayana prasadam | 2 lbs | |
| 28 | Sri Satyanarayana Swamy photo | 1 | |
| 29 | Brass/Stainless Steel/silver Lamp | 1 | |
| 30 | Kalasam/Loti (Silver/Copper) | 1 |
🌸 In essence, Sri Satyanarayana Vratam is not just a ritual but a heartfelt vow of devotion, truth, and gratitude, bringing divine blessings to all who observe it. 🌸
| S.No | Date | Event Location | Host | Web Link | Photos Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 03-Jan-26 | McKinney, TX | Smt. Suma & Ravindra Kotra | ||
| 4 | 13-Dec-25 | Saratoga, CA | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE | |
| 3 | 10-Dec-25 | Morgan Hill, CA | Smr Swati & Shobhan Ayyadevara | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE |
| 2 | 01-Jun-25 | Bentonville, AK | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE | |
| 1 | 12-May-25 | Plano, TX | CLICK HERE | CLICK HERE |