The Narayan Nagbali Puja is a significant Hindu ritual performed to seek salvation and appease the departed souls of ancestors, particularly those who might have faced unnatural or premature deaths. This puja combines two rituals: Narayan Bali and Nagbali.
Narayan Bali: It is performed to rectify certain problems or troubles caused by the unnatural death of a person, like accidents, suicides, or deaths due to curses. This ritual involves offerings made to satisfy the unfulfilled desires of the deceased.
Nagbali: This part of the puja is performed to eliminate the ill effects of killing a snake, knowingly or unknowingly, as per Hindu beliefs. The ritual is done to seek forgiveness from the Nagas (serpent deities) and free oneself from the associated doshas (malefic effects).
The puja is typically conducted by knowledgeable priests or experts who guide the family through the rituals. Offerings, including specific items, food, and rituals, are performed as a form of atonement and seeking forgiveness for any past actions or unresolved issues related to the departed souls or Nagas.
This combined puja is believed to bring peace to the departed souls, relieve any ancestral afflictions, and help in overcoming specific problems faced by the living due to these unresolved issues related to unnatural deaths or the effects of harming a snake.
Narayan Nagbali Puja is considered significant for those seeking relief from certain troubles or issues believed to be caused by ancestral problems or the negative effects of past actions related to serpent deities as per Hindu beliefs.