How to Perform Satyanarayana Pooja in Tamil?
Satyanarayana Pooja is a Hindu ritual dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the universe. It is performed to seek blessings, prosperity and happiness in life. It is usually done on full moon days or on auspicious occasions such as marriages, house warming, achievements etc.
To perform Satyanarayana Pooja in Tamil, you will need the following items:
- A picture or idol of Lord Satyanarayana
- A kalash (pot) filled with water and decorated with mango leaves and coconut
- A lamp, incense sticks, camphor and matches
- A plate with rice, turmeric, kumkum and flowers
- A plate with fruits, betel leaves and nuts
- A plate with prasadam (offering) such as rava kesari or semolina pudding
- A cloth to cover the kalash
- A bell and a conch shell
- Some coins and dakshina (money) for the priest
- A copy of Satyanarayana Pooja Mantra and Procedure in Tamil pdf[^1^] or Sathya Narayana Pooja Kathai in Tamil pdf[^3^]
The steps to perform Satyanarayana Pooja in Tamil are as follows:
- Clean the place where you want to do the pooja and spread a cloth on the floor.
- Place the kalash on the cloth and cover it with another cloth.
- Place the picture or idol of Lord Satyanarayana on top of the kalash.
- Light the lamp and incense sticks and place them near the kalash.
- Offer flowers, rice, turmeric and kumkum to the Lord.
- Ring the bell and blow the conch shell to invoke the Lord.
- Recite the Ganesh Mantra and offer fruits, betel leaves and nuts to Lord Ganesha.
- Recite the Navagraha Mantra and offer fruits, betel leaves and nuts to the nine planets.
- Recite the Satyanarayana Mantra and offer fruits, betel leaves and nuts to Lord Satyanarayana.
- Read or listen to the Satyanarayana Katha (story) from the pdf file.
- Distribute the prasadam to everyone present and take their blessings.
- Offer dakshina to the priest if you have hired one.
This is how you can perform Satyanarayana Pooja in Tamil. You can also watch this video for more details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96Yw6jyXZ4c
Benefits of performing Satyanarayana Pooja
Performing Satyanarayana Pooja at home or at temples has many benefits for the devotees. Some of them are:
- It brings success and prosperity in all aspects of life, such as career, education, business, health, wealth, family and relationships.
- It helps to achieve one’s goals and fulfill one’s aspirations by removing the obstacles and difficulties that may come in the way.
- It improves the physical and mental health of the individuals by reducing stress, anxiety, depression and negative emotions.
- It helps to enjoy the material life and increase the overall family happiness and harmony by invoking the blessings of Lord Vishnu.
- It removes all sins from the past life and purifies the soul by enhancing one’s faith and devotion.
- It is done for inner peace and happiness by connecting with the supreme reality and experiencing the divine grace.
Significance of Satyanarayana Katha
Satyanarayana Katha is an integral part of Satyanarayana Pooja. It consists of five stories that illustrate the glory of Lord Satyanarayana and the importance of observing the vow with sincerity and devotion. The stories are as follows:
- The first story is about a poor Brahmin who was instructed by Lord Vishnu in his dream to perform Satyanarayana Pooja to overcome his poverty. He did so with faith and received abundant wealth and happiness.
- The second story is about a rich merchant who was devoted to Lord Satyanarayana and performed the pooja regularly. He also taught his son-in-law to do the same. However, his son-in-law forgot to perform the pooja after returning from a voyage with a lot of wealth. As a result, he lost his wealth and was imprisoned by the king. He then realized his mistake and performed the pooja with repentance. He regained his wealth and freedom by the grace of Lord Satyanarayana.
- The third story is about a king who was hunting in a forest and came across a group of sages performing Satyanarayana Pooja. He joined them and listened to the katha with respect. He also expressed his desire to perform the pooja himself. However, he postponed it due to his negligence. He then faced many calamities in his kingdom and lost his family and throne. He then remembered his promise and performed the pooja with devotion. He got back his kingdom and family by the mercy of Lord Satyanarayana.
- The fourth story is about a woodcutter who was poor but honest. He heard the katha from a Brahmin who was performing Satyanarayana Pooja in a temple. He also wished to perform the pooja himself. He collected some money by selling wood and bought some prasadam for the pooja. However, he could not find a priest to conduct the pooja for him. He then decided to do it himself with sincerity. He was blessed by Lord Satyanarayana with a lot of wealth and happiness.
- The fifth story is about a group of cowherds who were grazing their cows near a village where Satyanarayana Pooja was being performed by a rich man. They were invited to join the pooja but they refused out of arrogance. They also mocked the prasadam offered to them. As a result, they lost their cows and suffered from hunger and thirst. They then realized their folly and apologized to the rich man. They also participated in the pooja with reverence and received their cows back by the kindness of Lord Satyanarayana.
These stories teach us that Satyanarayana Pooja should be done with faith, devotion, sincerity and gratitude. It should not be done with pride, greed, dishonesty or indifference. It should also be followed by sharing the prasadam with others as an act of charity.