Satyanarayana Vratam

One of the most beloved home rituals in Telugu households, the Satyanarayana Vratam is performed for family well-being, gruha pravesham, weddings, and to give thanks. Requires very simple ingredients and can be done in about 90 minutes.

“A simple, powerful vrata for household prosperity”

Step by Step

How to perform the ritual

1
Prepare a low platform facing east. Cover with a fresh cloth (yellow preferred).
2
Place a silver or brass kalash with mango leaves and coconut on top.
3
Draw an Om or swastika with kumkum on the kalash.
4
Light the deepam (both sides), agarbatti, and place naivedyam (sapatu — banana + jaggery + wheat flour).
5
Read the 5 chapters of Satyanarayana Katha aloud in Telugu or Sanskrit.
6
Perform aarti with 5 wicks (Panchaarti).
7
Distribute prasadam to all attendees. Consume the sapatu with the family.