Satya Narayan Katha is a religious prayer ceremony dedicated to Lord Vishnu, performed to seek blessings for prosperity and harmony in married life.
It may be conducted before or after the wedding ceremony. In some families, it takes place immediately after the wedding.
Satya Narayan Katha is common among Hindu families across Maharashtra, Gujarat, and parts of North India.
A priest narrates the sacred story (katha), offerings are made, and prasad is distributed among attendees.
It is optional and depends on family tradition. It is more common in certain communities rather than universally practiced.