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Lord SatyaNarayana

Lord SatyaNarayana is another form of Lord Vishnu who is commonly worshipped by Hindus, usually on a full moon day of the month. 

The Satyanarayana Puja is a religious worship of the Hindu god Vishnu. Satya means “truth” and narayana means, “The highest being”, so Satyanarayana means “The highest being who is an embodiment of Truth”. This puja is first mentioned in Skanda Purana, Reva Kanda by Suta Puranik to the rishis in Naimisharanya. 

Hindus perform Sri Satyanarayana puja or Vratam for the divine blessings of health, wealth, prosperity, education; relief from troubles and sickness. Hindus believe that repeatedly chanting the name of Sri Satyanarayana or Lord Vishnu with love while listening to the Satyanarayana Katha or moral stories can help one lead a righteous life.

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