The Satyanarayan Puja, or Satyanarayan Vrata as it is commonly known, is an auspicious Hindu religious observance. However one can perform this puja in the morning as well. Performing this puja in the evening is considered more appropriate. It is not a puja confined to any festivities, but Purnima (full moon day) is considered specifically auspicious for this puja. The Satyanarayan puja can be performed on any day except on New-Moon. In addition, the performance of this most auspicious puja generally confers a child to couples trying to start a family. These occasions could include marriage graduation, start of a new job, and the purchase of a new home to name a few. It is also performed on special occasions and during times of achievements as an offering of gratitude to the Lord. This puja is usually performed on the Purnima day of every month. The details are part of the Katha/"Story" that is usually read along with the puja. This puja is first mentioned in Skanda Purana, Reva Kanda by Suta Puranik to the rishis in Naimisharanya. There is a temple for Sri Satyanarayana Swami at Annavaram, near Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh where this vratam is performed every day. The Satya Narayana Vratam and Puja are very popular all over India. Satya means "truth" and Narayana means "The highest being" so Satyanarayan means "The highest being who is an embodiment of Truth". Click here to Signup for Samuhik Satyanarayan Vrat katha
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