Lord Satyanarayan is a manifestation of Shri Vishnu, who is also known as Narayan, the one who symbolizes eternal truth. This embodiment of the Lord represents truth and truth alone.
Shri Vishnu is one of the three main gods in Hinduism and the Absolute Supreme being in Vaishnava tradition. Vishnu is the preserver god, which means he protects the universe from being destroyed and keeps it going. Vishnu’s wife is Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of fortune. It is believed that Lord Vishnu’s power protects the Earth and preserves the life on it.