Satyanarayan Katha vidhi (सत्यनारायण कथा विधि)
The order of the ritual, step by step, with what happens at each stage.
Written so a family can follow along, and so you know what to expect before the pandit arrives. Regional paramparas differ in small ways; yours takes precedence.
Step by step
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1
Sankalp संकल्प
The family states the intent of the katha, with names and gotra, holding water, rice and a flower.
Roughly 26 minutes
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2
Kalash sthapana कलश स्थापना
The kalash is filled, wrapped with kalava and set on rice with mango leaves and a coconut.
Roughly 26 minutes
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3
Ganesh and Navagraha puja गणेश व नवग्रह पूजा
Ganesha is invoked first, then the nine planetary deities, in the traditional order.
Roughly 26 minutes
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4
Satyanarayan puja सत्यनारायण पूजा
Sixteen upacharas offered to Bhagwan Satyanarayan, the kalash at the centre.
Roughly 26 minutes
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5
Katha path कथा पाठ
The five chapters are read aloud; the pandit pauses to explain each in Hindi or Bhojpuri.
Roughly 26 minutes
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6
Havan हवन
Ahutis offered into the havan kund with the Satyanarayan mantras.
Roughly 26 minutes
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7
Aarti and prasad आरती व प्रसाद
Aarti, then sheera or panjiri distributed to everyone present.
Roughly 26 minutes