Written by the Vandanam editorial team, with inputs from our panel of verified Vedic pandits. Last updated September 2026.
Here is a complete Satyanarayan Puja samagri list you can save or print. When you book a pandit through Vandanam the full kit is brought for you; this list is for families arranging it themselves or double-checking what the pandit will supply.
Deity and setup
- Photo or small idol of Lord Satyanarayan (Vishnu)
- Wooden chowki / patla, and a clean yellow cloth to cover it
- Banana plant stems (4) to make a mandap, or banana leaves
- Kalash (copper or brass), and a small plate to place it on
- Red cloth and moli (kalava) for the kalash
Kalash and core puja items
- Whole raw rice (akshat) — about 1 kg
- Roli / kumkum, haldi, chandan, abir-gulal
- Supari (betel nuts) — 11, paan (betel leaves) — 11
- Coins — 5 to 11, one for the kalash
- Coconut with husk — 2 (one for the kalash, one for offering)
- Mango or ashoka leaves — a small bunch for the kalash mouth
- Gangajal, and a clean lota and panch-patra with spoon (achamani)
- Cotton for wicks, ghee, camphor (kapoor), matchbox
- Incense sticks and a dhoop / dhoopdaani
- Two brass diyas
Panchamrit and naivedya
- Raw cow’s milk, curd (dahi), ghee, honey, sugar — for panchamrit
- Tulsi leaves — a few fresh ones (essential for Vishnu puja)
- Seasonal fruit, with bananas a must; dry fruits
- Batasha / mishri / gud for bhog
For the sheera (prasad)
Traditionally made in equal sava (1.25) measures:
- Sooji (rava) — 1.25 katori
- Sugar — 1.25 katori
- Ghee — 1.25 katori
- Milk / water — about 3 katori
- Banana — 1.25 (chopped), a few cashews and raisins, a pinch of cardamom
Flowers, garlands and cloth offerings
- Loose flowers and 2 garlands (marigold / rose)
- Mauli / kalava for tying, a janeu (sacred thread) as vastra offering
- A small new cloth or handkerchief as vastra for the deity
Havan items (if a havan is included)
- Havan kund, mango wood / samidha, camphor
- Havan samagri mix, black til, jau, akhand batti
- Ghee — about 250 g, a wooden ladle (sruva)
What the family should also keep ready
- A low wooden seat (aasan) for the pandit and for those taking the sankalp
- Prasad plates and a jug of clean water
- Dakshina envelope for the pandit
- A printed or downloaded Satyanarayan Puja vidhi and katha if you want to follow along
Frequently asked questions
What is the one item people most often forget?
Tulsi leaves and bananas. Both are considered essential for Satyanarayan Puja.
Do I need banana stems for the mandap?
They are traditional but optional; a simple decorated chowki is acceptable if banana stems are hard to source.
Does Vandanam bring all of this?
Yes. Our package includes the full samagri kit and the sheera ingredients; you only provide a clean space and water.
Can the sheera be made without banana?
Banana is customary in the Satyanarayan sheera; if unavailable, the puja is still valid, but most families include it.
Book a pandit for Satyanarayan Puja
Vandanam arranges verified Vedic pandits for Satyanarayan Puja at home across Delhi NCR, with the full katha and all samagri included. Message us on WhatsApp at +91 87964 76233, or see the Satyanarayan Puja page. For the full procedure, read the Satyanarayan Puja vidhi.