What is Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja?
Bhishma, asked which single prayer brings peace and protection, answered with the thousand names of Vishnu. The Sahasranama is chanted for health, peace of mind, protection and relief from the effects of the planets, especially in difficult periods.
A pandit-led pooja combines the parayanam with tulasi archana, Vishnu puja and naivedya, and families often keep it on Ekadashi, on birthdays or as a weekly Thursday puja.
The story of Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja
About this puja
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja is the worship of Lord Vishnu with his thousand names from the Mahabharata (Anushasana Parva), as taught by Bhishma to Yudhishthira — chanted as parayanam and offered as tulasi archana on Thursdays, Ekadashi and for any family prayer to Vishnu.
Bhishma, asked which single prayer brings peace and protection, answered with the thousand names of Vishnu. The Sahasranama is chanted for health, peace of mind, protection and relief from the effects of the planets, especially in difficult periods.
Why families book it
- Peace of mind and protection in difficult times
- Health and long life for the family
- Relief from planetary afflictions (graha dosha)
- Blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi
Good times to do it
- Thursdays, morning or evening
- Ekadashi tithi, twice a month
- Birthdays, and before surgeries or important journeys
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi and the Margashirsha month
What the pandit does
- Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- Vishnu avahanam and shodashopachara puja
- Purva bhaga, dhyana shlokas and the full Sahasranama parayanam
- Tulasi archana with the thousand names (or the 108 names)
- Naivedya of payasam, fruits and panakam
- Mangala aarti and tulasi theertham
Benefits and best time for Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja
Benefits
- Peace of mind and protection in difficult times
- Health and long life for the family
- Relief from planetary afflictions (graha dosha)
- Blessings of Lord Vishnu and Mahalakshmi
When to perform
- Thursdays, morning or evening
- Ekadashi tithi, twice a month
- Birthdays, and before surgeries or important journeys
- Vaikuntha Ekadashi and the Margashirsha month
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati puja and sankalpa
- 2Vishnu avahanam and shodashopachara puja
- 3Purva bhaga, dhyana shlokas and the full Sahasranama parayanam
- 4Tulasi archana with the thousand names (or the 108 names)
- 5Naivedya of payasam, fruits and panakam
- 6Mangala aarti and tulasi theertham
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja samagri list
- Tulasi leaves — 1,008
- Yellow flowers — 500 g
- Yellow cloth — 1
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking, so your family can arrange everything in time.
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja across India’s traditions
Tamil tradition
Tamil homes keep Vishnu Sahasranama on Ekadashi and Purattasi Saturdays, with tulasi and akkaravadisal.
Telugu tradition
Telugu families chant it on Thursdays and Ekadashi with tulasi archana to Venkateswara.
Kannada tradition
Madhwa and Smarta families in Karnataka chant it daily or on Ekadashi with tulasi archane to Krishna.
Hindi tradition
North Indian families keep Vishnu Sahasranam path on Ekadashi and Guruvar with yellow flowers and chana-gud prasad.
Book Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja in your city
Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
Karnataka
- Bengaluru
- Mysuru
- Mangaluru
- Hubballi
- Belagavi
- Udupi
- Tumakuru
- Doddaballapur
- Ramanagara
- Chikkaballapur
- Kolar
- Mandya
- Hassan
- Chikkamagaluru
- Shivamogga
- Davanagere
- Chitradurga
- Ballari
- Hosapete
- Koppal
- Raichur
- Kalaburagi
- Bidar
- Yadgir
- Vijayapura
- Bagalkot
- Gadag
- Haveri
- Karwar
- Madikeri
- Chamarajanagar
- Puttur
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Goa
Himachal Pradesh
Puducherry
Why book Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja with Stuti Mandir
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How to book Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja
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Questions devotees ask us
How much does Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja cost?
On Stuti Mandir, Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja take?
About 1 to 1.5 hours, performed by 1 pandit.
How long is the Vishnu Sahasranama?
The parayanam itself takes about 25–30 minutes; with tulasi archana and puja, about an hour to an hour and a half.
Is it good to keep on Ekadashi?
Yes. Ekadashi is the day most closely associated with Vishnu. Stuti Mandir’s Panchang lists every Ekadashi for your city.
Can it be chanted for someone who is unwell?
Yes. The sankalpa names the person and the purpose, and many families keep a parayanam for a relative’s recovery.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja?
Yes. Stuti Mandir has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja?
Vishnu Sahasranama Pooja can be booked in 85 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.