🕉️ What Is Narayan Nagbali Puja?
Narayan Nagbali is a unique three-day Hindu ritual performed mainly at Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik, Maharashtra.
It’s actually two distinct rituals combined:
Narayan Bali: Done to liberate the souls of deceased ancestors who died unnatural deaths (accidents, suicide, sudden death, etc.)
Nag Bali: Performed to remove doshas (flaws) caused by the killing of a snake, especially a cobra (Nag), whether intentional or accidental.
Together, they’re done to seek forgiveness, restore karmic balance, and break the cycle of misfortunes.
🔍 Why Is It Performed?
Narayan Bali is done to:
Give peace to unsatisfied ancestral souls
End Pitra Dosh (ancestral curses)
Stop recurring issues like family disputes, miscarriages, or financial ruin
Nag Bali is done to:
Seek pardon for snake killing, believed to be a serious sin in Hindu belief
Remove obstacles related to Nag Dosh, which may cause issues in career, marriage, and health
These rituals are often recommended together for people who face unexplained problems in life despite their best efforts.
⚠️ Signs You Might Need Narayan Nagbali Puja
You may be advised to perform this puja if:
You have Pitra Dosh in your horoscope
There are unusual or repeated deaths in the family
Unnatural death occurred in the lineage (accident, suicide, murder, etc.)
Children in the family die prematurely
You’re facing chronic bad luck, health issues, or sudden financial loss
You’ve accidentally or knowingly killed a snake, especially a cobra
📍 Where Is Narayan Nagbali Performed?
The most prominent and traditional site is Trimbakeshwar Temple in Nashik, Maharashtra. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas — this temple is considered especially powerful for ancestral rituals.
🧾 Narayan Nagbali Puja Process (Step-by-Step Overview)
This is a 3-day ritual with specific steps:
Day 1: Sankalp & Narayan Bali Begins
Sankalp: Devotee declares the purpose and intent of the ritual.
Narayan Bali Ritual:
A wheat flour body (representing the deceased) is made.
Vedic mantras are chanted to invite the soul into this form.
Offerings like sesame, water, and ghee are given to help the soul attain peace.
Pinda Daan and Tarpan (ancestral offerings) follow.
Day 2: Nag Bali Ritual
A snake idol is made from flour and placed on kusha grass.
Vedic mantras are recited asking forgiveness for snake killing.
Rituals are performed to cleanse the dosh and remove associated karmic blocks.
Day 3: Final Havan & Purnahuti
A sacred fire ritual (Havan) is done for purification.
Purnahuti (final offering) marks the successful completion of the rituals.
Blessings are taken from the priests.
🕒 The entire puja takes around 2–3 hours each day.
🧘 Benefits of Narayan Nagbali Puja
Many believe this puja brings:
Peace to ancestral souls
Relief from Pitra Dosh and Nag Dosh
Resolution of long-standing family or health issues
Improved fortune in career, marriage, and childbirth
Mental clarity and spiritual cleansing