Our Puja

Preparation:

• Clean the house and the puja area.
• Gather necessary items like a picture or idol of Lord Satyanarayan, a brass or silver kalash (holy pot), coconut, fruits, flowers, betel leaves, betel nuts, incense sticks, camphor, rice, turmeric, vermillion, sandalwood paste, a new piece of cloth, and prasad (offering).
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Setting up the Altar:

• Place the picture or idol of Lord Satyanarayan on a clean and decorated altar.
• Place the kalash in the center of the altar.
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Kalash Puja:

• Fill the kalash with water and add some betel leaves, betel nuts, rice, and a coin.
• Cover the kalash with the coconut.
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Ganesh Puja:

• Begin the puja by invoking Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings and remove obstacles.
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Satyanarayan Puja:

• Light the lamp and incense sticks.
• Offer flowers, turmeric, and vermillion to the deity.
• Recite the Satyanarayan Katha, which narrates the story of Lord Satyanarayan.
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Aarti:

• Perform aarti with camphor and rotate it in front of the deity.
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Prasad Distribution:

• Distribute prasad among the attendees, which typically includes fruits and sweets.
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Dakshina:

• Offer dakshina (donation) to a Brahmin or priest as a symbol of gratitude and generosity.
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Purnahuti:

• Conclude the puja with the purnahuti, where a final offering is made into the fire.
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Feast:

• It is customary to conclude the Satyanarayan Puja with a feast, where all attendees partake in the blessed prasad.