Satyanarayan and Graha Shanti Puja

Introduction to Satyanarayan and Graha Shanti Puja

Satyanarayan Puja is performed to express gratitude, fulfill wishes, and seek blessings for harmony and wellbeing, often accompanied by the recitation of sacred stories and offerings. Graha Shanti Puja, is performed to pacify the influences of the Navagraha (nine planetary forces) and to reduce negative astrological effects while strengthening positive energies. Both rituals are commonly conducted during auspicious occasions such as new beginnings, housewarming, marriages, or important life milestones to ensure spiritual balance and success.

Importance and Significance of Satyanarayan and Graha Shanti Puja

• To purify the home and surroundings – Removes negative energies and creates a positive, sacred environment.

• To invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings through Rudri Puja – Brings peace, stability, and spiritual protection.

• To seek Lord Vishnu’s blessings through Satyanarayan Puja – Ensures prosperity, happiness, and fulfillment of family wishes.

• To balance Vastu energies of the house – Harmonises natural and directional energies to promote well-being.

• To protect the household from obstacles and misfortunes – Prayers shield the family from negative influences.

• To foster health, wealth, and prosperity – Rituals invite abundance, success, and overall family welfare.

• To establish long-term peace and harmony – Creates a spiritually and energetically positive foundation for the home.

List of Puja Materials

Below is a comprehensive list of commonly used materials for Satyanarayan and Graha Shanti Puja. Items may vary slightly based on regional traditions and priestly guidance.

• A. Things from Nepali Puja Material Shop or Nepali Grocery Store :

  अबिर (Red Pigment Powder), केशरी (Yellow Pigment Powder), सिन्दूर (Vermilion), श्रीखण्ड (Sandalwood powder), पञ्चपल्लव (Dried Mango Leaves), सर्वौषधि (Sarwaushadhi), पञ्चरत्न (Pancharatna), सप्तमृत्तिका (Saptamrittika), पञ्चगव्य (Panchagabya), पोटलिका सामाग्री (Dried Neem, Gorochan Leaf), रक्षा बन्धन (Coloured Sacred Thread), सरसिउं (Yellow Mustard), कुश (Dried Holy Grass), जौ (Dried Barley), कालो तिल (Black Sesame Seed), गोकुल धूप (Incense), लावा (Roasted Paddy), अगरबत्ती (Incense Stick), ५ वा ७ सुते कातेको बत्ती (Cotton Wick), कपुर (Camphor) – 1 Packet, तुलसीपत्र (Dried Holy Basil Leaves), जनै (Holy Thread) – 5 Pieces, सुपारी (Dried Betel Nut) – 5 Pieces, जजन्का (Coloured Thread), ल्वाङ (Cloves), सुकमेल (Cardamom), अत्तर (Attar - Scent), रातो कपडा (Red Cloth), सेतो कपडा (White Cloth), पहेंलो कपडा, पीताम्बर (Yellow Cloth), नवग्रह यन्त्र (Nawagraha Yantra), सौभाज्ञ सामाग्री (Decoratives eg: Bangles) *Please look for the Puja Packet in nearby Nepali Puja Shop. The Puja Set should contain the above items.

• B. Things from the Shopping Centre (e.g. Woolworths, Nepali/Indian Grocery) :

  दुध् (Milk), दही (Yoghurt), घिउ (Ghee), चिनी वा सख्खर (Sugar or Jaggery), मह (Honey), तोरिको वा तिलको तेल (Mustard/Sesame Oil), फलफुल (Fruits), मिट्ठाइ (Sweets), चामल (3 Kg Rice grains), सलाई (Match Box), रेखिको लागि चामलको पिठो (Coarse Rice Flour), टपरी वा प्लेट (Paper Plates), दुना वा ब्बल (Paper Bowls), चम्चा (Wooden Spoons), पानीवाला नरिवल (Watery Coconut), सुक्खा नरिवल (Dry Coconut), आल्मोनियम ट्रे (Medium Aluminium Tray), जिपलक (Sandwich Bag)

• C. Things from the Warehouse (e.g. Bunnings) :

  बालुवा वा माटो ५ किलो (5 Kg Sand or Earth), आल्मोनियम ट्रे २ ओटा (2 Aluminium Trays), हवन समिधा ३३ ओटा (33 Sticks for Havan) *Havan is performed in the aluminium tray. Alternatively, you could source 4 bricks or equivalent concrete blocks.

• D. Things from the Garden :

  फुल (Flowers), दुबो (Holy Grass), आंपको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min. 5 Mango Leaves), पिपलको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min 5 Peepal Leaves), पानको पत्ता-५ ओटा (Min 5 Betel Leaves), तुलसी पत्ता (Tulasi Leaves) *If you are not able to source Peepal, Mango or Tulasi Leaves – do not worry, please source flowers.

• E. Things at Home (Could also be bought from Nepali Grocery Store) :

  दियो - १ (Diyo – 1 Pc), आरती गर्ने दियो - १ (Diyo for Aarati – 1 Pc), कलश - ६ (Kalash – 6 Pcs), पन्चपात्र - १ (Panchapatra – 1 Pc), आचमनी - १ (Aachamani – 1 Pc), पुजा थाली - १ (Puja Thali – 1 Pc), अगरबत्ती राख्ने भांडो - १ (Agarbatti Stand – 1), कर्मपात्र - १ (Copper Bowl – 1 Pc), अर्घपात्र - १ (Surya Arghapatra – 1 Pc), संख - १ (Conch – 1 Pc), घण्टी - १ (Ghanti – 1 Pc), गणेश भगवानको मूर्ती - १ (Ganesh Statue - 1), खुजुरा पैसा (Coins and notes), अपुङो (Apungo), नैबेध (Naibedh), सत्यनारायणको मूर्ती (Satyanarayan Idol), टिस्यु /पेपर टावेल- २ (Tissue/Paper Towel 2), आसन वा चकटी - ३ (Mats for Sitting - 3) *If the above puja utensils are not available in your house, you could use the plates, bowls etc purchased from the shopping centre.

• F. Specific Donation Items for Graha Shanti :

  तिल (Sesame), तिलको तेल (Sesame oil), कालो कपडा (Black cloth), फलाम (Iron), मासको दाल (Black Lentil), ऐना (Mirror), पैसा (Money) *At the completion of the Puja, please donate the above materials to the Brahmin or Nearby Temple

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