Lord Vishnu Pujas

Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath is one the most popular and prevalent Pujas which is done in Indian homes. It is done to revere and honour Lord Satyanarayan, a benevolent and calm manifestation of Lord Vishnu. Satya means Truth and Narayan is Lord Vishnu, thus in the Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath, Lord Narayana (Vishnu) is worshipped as the embodiment of truth and Dharma. It is believed that by performing Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath a devotee can attain blessing of both Lord Vishnu and Maa Laxmi. Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath is preferably performed on Purnima (full moon day) or on the day of Ekadashi but it can be performed on any auspicious day. Devotees usually perform Satyanarayan Puja on or after any auspicious or special occasions or successes such as a new house, car, wedding, job, birthday, and anniversary to thank and worship the Divine. 

Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath should be done once every year. It helps bestow sense of Dharma and piety in devotees. Although the Satyanarayan Puja and Katha Paath is meritorious in all Yugas; but it is especially beneficial in the current Kali Yug. In the Puja, Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Supreme Truth or the Para Brahman. The Puja and Kaatha Paath blesses with peace and abundance in the family. The Satyanarayan Katha which details the origin and benefits of Satyanarayan Puja is taken from Skanda Purana. In the Skanda Purana, Lord Vishnu Himself states to Narada, that doing the Satyanarayana Puja and Katha is the best way to worship Him and end all miseries in the Kal Yug. The Puja is considered as the best and easiest way to worship, revere and appease Lord Vishnu.