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Incense for satyanarayan puja
Incense for Satyanarayan Puja
The Satyanarayan vratam, worship of Vishnu as the lord of truth, is one of the most popular family pujas, especially on full-moon days and after new beginnings. Annavaram in Andhra Pradesh is its most famous temple.
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Quick answer
Which incense is used in Satyanarayan puja?
Satyanarayan puja is a Vishnu worship, so sandalwood and kesar chandan incense are traditional, lit with the lamp and offered with tulsi, banana leaves and the sheera prasad. It is often performed on Purnima, at housewarmings and after a wish is fulfilled.
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What you'll need
- Satyanarayan's image or a kalash on a banana-leaf mandap.
- Tulsi, flowers and fruit.
- Sheera or rava prasad.
- A lamp and incense through the five chapters of the katha.
How to use incense for satyanarayan puja
- 1Set up the mandap with banana leaves and the kalash.
- 2Light the lamp and sandalwood incense.
- 3Read the five chapters of the katha and offer the prasad.
Frequently asked questions
When is Satyanarayan puja performed?
Often on Purnima, at housewarmings, weddings and after a wish is fulfilled.
How long does the puja take?
Usually one to two hours; a dhoop stick lasts through most of it.
Which incense suits Satyanarayan puja?
Sandalwood and kesar chandan, as for any Vishnu worship.
Help me choose
Tell us how and where you'll burn it, and we'll suggest a fragrance and pack size.