Sankranti Satyanarayan Puja
Also called: Sankramana Satyanarayan
Performed on the day when the Sun transitions into a new zodiac sign (Sankranti). The Skanda Purana explicitly recommends Sankranti as an exceptionally potent day for this puja to clear planetary obstacles and invite auspiciousness into the home.
Key facts
- Paksha
- Solar Ingress Day
- Lunar month
- Occurs on the day of solar transit (Sankranti)
- Deities
- Lord Satyanarayana, Surya Dev
The story
Chapters 3 and 4 narrate the story of the merchant Sadhu, his wife Lilavati, and daughter Kalavati, who faced grave business disasters and imprisonment when they delayed fulfilling their vowed puja, and were rescued upon repenting and honoring Truth.
Practices
- Combining morning solar charity with evening Satyanarayana worship
- Offering seasonal fruits and seasonal grains in the puja
- Prayers for success in agriculture, business, and family health
Regional variations
- Particularly popular on Makara Sankranti and Mesha Sankranti in South and Western India
Common questions
- Can the puja be done on any Sankranti?
- Yes. While Makara Sankranti is prominent, the puja can be performed on any of the twelve monthly solar ingress days.
Types of Shri Satyanarayan Puja
- Purnima Satyanarayan PujaOccurs on the Purnima of every lunar month
- Sankranti Satyanarayan PujaOccurs on the day of solar transit (Sankranti)
- Naimittika Satyanarayan PujaOccasion-dependent