February 11,Kathmandu. Maghi Purnima is on Wednesday, 12th February. There are many traditions associated with Purnima. On this date, religious activities like river bath, pilgrimage, havan-puja, charity are performed. On this festival, there is also a tradition of reciting the story of Lord Satyanarayan and observing fast and worship. This is mentioned in Skanda Purana. Know the special things related to this story...
According to Ujjain's astrologer Pt. Manish Sharma, it is written in the scriptures that the wishes of the devotees are fulfilled by reading and listening to the story of Lord Satyanarayan, worshipping and fasting. This story is especially narrated on the full moon, because the full moon date has great importance from the perspective of religion and karma. On this day the moon appears in its full form, this day is a symbol of positive energy. The lunar phenomenon begins after the full moon, it is believed that religious deeds done with the full moon give Akshay Punya.
This is a brief Satyanarayana story
Life Management of Satyanarayan Katha
This story gives us the message of following the truth and keeping faith in God. Walking on the path of lies and injustice brings troubles in life. Therefore, we should adopt truth in life and stay away from wrong deeds.
Method of doing Satyanarayan Katha
Worship material - Idol or picture of Lord Satyanarayan, Panchamrit made of milk, curd, ghee, honey and sugar candy, fruits and flowers, Tulsi leaves, halwa and churma for offering, coconut, banana and mango leaves, clothes for adorning the Lord etc., worship material like kumkum, gulal, abir, incense sticks, story book.
Puja Vidhi - After bathing, install the photo or idol of Lord Satyanarayan. Perform Abhishek with Panchamrit and offer fruits and flowers. Do the decoration. Light incense and lamps. Offer worship material. Offer Bhog with Tulsi. Recite the story. Offer Prasad and distribute it among family members.