SAAR1 DayKATHA
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha
श्रीमद् भागवत कथा
The Katha heard not to learn how to live, but how to depart without fear and attain moksha. Narrated as Shri Shukdev ji once narrated it to Raja Parikshit, conducted in the Narwar Dham parampara.
Important Note
Shrimad Bhagwat Katha is led by a Vyas trained in the Narwar Dham parampara. The Katha is conducted at the family's home or chosen venue. The complete samagri, including the granth of the Katha, is arranged by the yajman as per the list on this page; the granth must match the katha being performed, and the Vyas guides the sthapana. Quantities are a base reference and scale with the format, and remaining daily-use items are confirmed on site with the Vyas team.
What Is This Katha?
Shrimad Bhagwat is one of the eighteen Mahapuranas, composed by Maharishi Veda Vyasa and narrated by his son Shri Shukdev ji to Raja Parikshit in the final seven days of the king's life. Across twelve skandhas and roughly eighteen thousand shlokas, it carries the leela of Bhagwan Vishnu and his avatars, with the life of Shri Krishna at its heart. The tradition holds that while other shastra teach a person how to live, the Bhagwat teaches how to depart without fear and reach the highest gati. The Katha follows the order in which Shukdev ji unfolded it: the mahatmya and the power of the Naam, the liberation of a soul through the Katha itself, the birth of Shukdev ji and the protection of Parikshit, the descent of the avatars and the janma of Shri Krishna, the leelas of Vrindavan, and the close through Sudama, the moksha of Parikshit and the Poornahuti. At SiddhiStar the Katha is led by a Vyas trained in the Narwar Dham parampara, with the family's gotra recorded at booking so the sankalp is offered correctly from the first day.
SiddhiStar Note
“As the shastra holds it, the Bhagwat is the form of Bhagwan in sound. Parikshit was given seven days to live, and he spent them not in dread but in listening, and through that listening he crossed beyond the fear of death. The Katha recreates that same arc in the home of the yajman. It is not a performance to attend but an amrit poured through the ear into the heart, the way the Katha describes its own working.”
Primary Deities
SHRI_KRISHNA
Commonly Requested For
- •A barsi, shraddh, or remembrance for a departed family member, for the shanti and gati of the soul.
- •A milestone in the family such as a new home, a marriage, or a significant anniversary.
- •Fulfilment of a mannat or sankalp taken before the family deity.
- •Families seeking shanti and the easing of long-standing unrest in the household.
- •NRI families who wish to hold the Katha for an elder or a family occasion.
- •A community or society gathering hosted by one or more yajman families.
Samagri Required
Every item has a function - this is a functional manifest, not a shopping list.
Roli (100 gm)
रोली
Kumkum (100 gm)
कुमकुम
Haldi (100 gm)
हल्दी
Kalava (Moli) (10 nag)
कलावा (मौली)
Yajnopavit (12 nag)
यज्ञोपवीत
Chandan tilak (1 dibbi)
चन्दन तिलक
Sindoor (2 dibbi)
सिंदूर
Chawal (for akshat) (5 kg)
चावल (अक्षत हेतु)
Rang: kala, lal, hara, peela (As needed)
काला, लाल, हरा एवं पीला रंग; For colouring rice
Peeli sarson (100 gm)
पीली सरसों
Laung (100 gm)
लौंग
Elaichi (100 gm)
इलायची
Sabut supari (100 gm)
साबुत सुपारी
Paan ke patte (25 nag)
पान के पत्ते
Kapur (200 gm)
कपूर
Dhoopbatti (1 packet)
धूपबत्ती
Itra (scent) (2 sheeshi)
इत्र
Panch gulal (1 set)
पंच गुलाल
Panchmewa (500 gm)
पंचमेवा
Munakka (250 gm)
मुनक्का
Shahad (100 gm)
शहद
Boora / shakkar (1 kg)
बूरा / शक्कर
Desi ghee (2 kg)
देशी घी
SiddhiStar Samagri Policy
The core pujan structure remains the same across all durations; the difference lies in the extent of the katha, the time span, and the depth of prasang. Quantities below are a base reference: scale up for the longer formats, and remaining daily-use items are confirmed on site with the Vyas team on arrival.
Nandi Shraddh Samagri: Nandi Shraddh is the auspicious purvang offered before the Katha begins, invoking the blessings of the ancestors for the ayojan.
Accommodation and arrangements the family provides: Separate and clean accommodation for Vyas ji, and accommodation for accompanying sevaks, as applicable to the duration of the ayojan.; Clean water arrangement for bathing, and daily-use essentials.; Adequate electricity, fan, cooler or AC at the katha sthal.; Vyaspeeth, asan and sound system at the venue.; Daily prasad and bhojan arrangements..
FAQs
What does the 1 Day Saar cover?▼
The Saar is a single sitting that holds the spine of the Katha: the mahatmya, the frame of Shukdev ji and Parikshit, the janma and leela of Shri Krishna in essence, the charitra of Sudama, and the moksha of Parikshit with a short Poornahuti. It is chosen by families who wish to receive the Katha within one day.
How long is the Shrimad Bhagwat Katha?▼
The Katha is offered in six formats, each as its own booking: the 1 Day Saar in a single condensed sitting, the 3 Day Compact, the 5 Day Vistaar, the 7 Day Traditional narrated day by day, the 9 Day Navahn with its more elaborate exposition, and the 15 Day Extended, which is planned together with our team.
Do we need to arrange the Shri Bhagwat ji pothi?▼
Yes. The family arranges the granth of the Katha, the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran (two copies, medium size), following the parampara rule that the granth must match the katha being performed. The Vyas guides the sthapana on the Vyaspeeth.
Can the Katha be held in memory of a departed family member?▼
Yes. Families hold the Katha for a barsi or shraddh, for the shanti and gati of a departed soul. The sankalp is offered accordingly, and the Vyas guides the family through the form.
Is there a good time of year for the Bhagwat Katha?▼
The Katha is welcome in any shubh period. Families often align it with a barsi, Purnima, or a family occasion, and the Vyas can help align the start date with the panchang.
What is the Vyaspeeth and what do we arrange?▼
The Vyaspeeth is the raised and decorated seat on which Shri Bhagwat ji is established for the duration of the Katha. The complete samagri and arrangements on this page, from the pujan items and kalash to the Vyaspeeth, asan and sound, are arranged by the yajman. Most items are commonly available, and our team shares this checklist at booking and remains available for any question through Talk to Us.
What is Poornahuti and is it included?▼
Poornahuti is the concluding Hawan offered on the final day, sealing the fruit of the Katha. It is offered as an opt-in with the 5, 7, 9 and 15 Day formats, where the home's fire safety arrangements permit. The hawan kund is arranged by the family.
Why does SiddhiStar ask for gotra at booking?▼
The sankalp of the Katha is offered in the name and gotra of the yajman family. Recording the gotra at booking allows the Vyas to perform the sankalp correctly in the parampara, so the Katha is held in the family's name from the first day.
How is SiddhiStar different from other platforms?▼
The Katha is led by a Vyas trained in one lineage, the Narwar Dham parampara, rather than assembled from unconnected performers. The traditional sankalp is offered by gotra, the full vidhi of the Vyaspeeth and daily Aarti is observed, and the family receives the Katha within a single living tradition.
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₹51,000
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