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About Satyanarayan Katha in Edinburgh
The Satyanarayan Katha follows Lord Vishnu through a set of stories where ordinary people's fortunes turn once they keep a promise to perform this puja — which is likely why it's stayed something families do at home, not just at a temple.
Satyanarayan Katha in Edinburgh — Online or At-Home Booking with Naman Puja
Satyanarayan Katha Dates Calendar — Edinburgh
| Date | Day | Vrat | Tithi | Hindu Month | Purnima Begins | Purnima Ends |
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| 3 January 2026 | Saturday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Pausha | 2 Jan, 01:23 PM | 3 Jan, 10:02 AM |
| 1 February 2026 | Sunday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Magha | 1 Feb, 12:22 AM | 1 Feb, 10:08 PM |
| 2 March 2026 | Monday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Phalguna | 2 Mar, 12:25 PM | 3 Mar, 11:37 AM |
| 1 April 2026 | Wednesday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Chaitra | 1 Apr, 02:36 AM | 2 Apr, 03:11 AM |
| 1 May 2026 | Friday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Vaishakha | 30 Apr, 04:42 PM | 1 May, 06:22 PM |
| 30 May 2026 | Saturday | Adhika Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Adhika Jyeshtha | 30 May, 07:27 AM | 31 May, 09:44 AM |
| 29 June 2026 | Monday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Jyeshtha | 28 Jun, 10:36 PM | 30 Jun, 12:56 AM |
| 28 July 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Ashadha | 28 Jul, 01:48 PM | 29 Jul, 03:35 PM |
| 27 August 2026 | Thursday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Shravana | 27 Aug, 04:38 AM | 28 Aug, 05:18 AM |
| 26 September 2026 | Saturday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Bhadrapada | 25 Sep, 06:36 PM | 26 Sep, 05:48 PM |
| 25 October 2026 | Sunday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Ashwina | 25 Oct, 06:25 AM | 26 Oct, 04:11 AM |
| 24 November 2026 | Tuesday | Shri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Kartika | 23 Nov, 06:12 PM | 24 Nov, 02:53 PM |
| 23 December 2026 | Wednesday | ri Satyanarayana Vrat | Shukla Purnima | Margashirsha | 23 Dec, 05:17 AM | 24 Dec, 01:27 AM |
Timing to Avoid: Rahu Kaal in Edinburgh
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Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam)
Edinburgh, United Kingdom•Changes Daily
Inactive Now
Date (Saturday)
Saturday, October 17, 2026
Daylight Window
06:47 AM—05:08 PM
Rahu Kaal Period
09:22 AM - 10:40 AM
Rahu Kaal (Rahu Kalam) is calculated dynamically every day based on the solar position in Edinburgh. In Vedic astrology, Rahu Kaal is considered inauspicious for starting new auspicious activities or travels.
Rahu Kaal is a period of roughly 90 minutes, calculated daily from local sunrise and sunset, that's traditionally avoided for starting a puja or any new undertaking — since it's tied to Edinburgh's own sunrise and sunset, it lands at a different clock time here than it would elsewhere.
Ways to Book: Online or At Home
Online (live-streamed): the pandit performs the entire Katha on your family's behalf, usually from a partner location, while you and anyone else you invite watch it live. He handles the samagri. Once it's done, prasad is delivered to your Edinburgh address
At home: a pandit travels to your flat or house and conducts the full Katha with the family present in person, guiding the sankalp and aarti as it happens. You handle the samagri ahead of time using the checklist Naman Puja provides.
Satyanarayan Puja at Home in Edinburgh
| Tenement flats near Leith and Marchmont are typically compact, so most families set up the ritual in the main living room rather than splitting it across rooms. |
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| Marchmont's postgraduate and researcher households often book simpler, shorter observances — a birthday or a Purnima marked quietly rather than a large gathering. |
| Homes further out near the Gyle tend to have more space, which makes room for a larger in-person group alongside anyone joining by video call. |
| Confirm with your building whether incense or a diya will trigger a smoke alarm before the pandit arrives — several converted tenement flats have sensors close to the main living space. |
Dos and Don'ts
| Do keep a photo or small murti of Vishnu, a kalash, and a banana leaf (if available) ready before the pandit arrives or the stream starts. |
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| Do check for restrictions on open flame if you're in a rented flat — some Edinburgh tenancy agreements limit candles or incense indoors. |
| Do plan for the aarti to fall in the evening if most of the family is working during the day, since that's usually when everyone can actually be present. |
| Don't begin the puja, online or at home, inside the local Rahu Kaal window for that day. |
| Don't treat the stream as background — for an online booking, the point is watching the pandit perform it on your behalf, not multitasking through it. |
| Don't dispose of leftover prasad in general waste; pass it on to neighbours, flatmates, or family rather than throwing it away. |
Regional Customs Disclaimer
How a Satyanarayan Katha is structured varies a little by community and region of origin — some households add a short havan before the reading, others keep to the five-chapter katha and aarti alone. Naman Puja's pandits can accommodate either, so let them know your family's usual sequence in advance rather than assuming one version is universal.
Nearby Temple Information
| Temple | Area | Notes |
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| Edinburgh Hindu Mandir and Cultural Centre | St Andrew Pl, Leith, EH6 7EG | Housed in a converted historic church building; the city's central Hindu community hub, hosting major festivals, regular bhajans and satsangs, and the main point of contact for residential puja requests |
Samagri and Prasad Responsibility
At-home bookings: the family sources samagri locally, following the checklist Naman Puja sends ahead. The pandit brings only his own puja tools. Local sourcing tip: Krishna Foods on Gorgie Road (233 Gorgie Rd, EH11 1TU) is a flagship Indian supermarket stocking dedicated puja items, pure ghee, and festival essentials in one stop; Sukhadyaa Groceries also offers local pickup and delivery for households who'd rather not travel to Gorgie.
Online (live-streamed) bookings: the pandit arranges the samagri himself as part of performing the proxy Katha — nothing is required from the family beforehand. Prasad is delivered to the family's Edinburgh home once the puja concludes.
Serviceable Area
Naman Puja currently serves Edinburgh households across Leith, Gorgie, Marchmont, and the Gyle/west Edinburgh suburbs. If your area isn't listed, get in touch directly — coverage is reviewed and expanded regularly.
Service Details
| Pricing: Contact Naman Puja for a quote specific to your booking |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common queries about booking and performing this sacred ritual in Edinburgh.
No. Naman Puja offers a live-streamed option, where the pandit performs the full Katha on your behalf while you watch remotely, and an at-home option, where the pandit comes to your Edinburgh address in person.