Description

The Narayana Bali Puja and Homam are Hindu rituals performed to appease and provide peace to departed souls. The ceremony is particularly associated with the worship of Lord Narayana (a form of Lord Vishnu) and is believed to help alleviate any ancestral or spiritual debts that might be affecting the deceased person. Here's an overview of the Narayana Bali Puja and Homam: 1. Purpose and Timing: Narayana Bali Puja is often performed to address specific issues related to departed ancestors or individuals who may be facing unrest in the afterlife. The timing for this Puja may be chosen based on the specific circumstances or as advised by a knowledgeable priest. 2. Preparation: Arrange for a qualified priest to conduct the Narayana Bali Puja and Homam. Gather necessary Puja items, including idols or images of Lord Narayana, offerings like flowers, fruits, ghee, grains, and other traditional materials. 3. Ganesh Puja: Begin the Puja by invoking Lord Ganesha to seek his blessings for the smooth conduct of the rituals. 4. Setting Up the Altar: Place the idols or images of Lord Narayana on the Puja altar. Set up the necessary items for the Homam, including a sacred fire pit. 5. Narayana Bali Puja: The Puja involves offering prayers, mantras, and rituals dedicated to Lord Narayana. Specific rituals may be performed to symbolize the act of repaying any spiritual debts or seeking blessings for the departed souls. 6. Homam: The Narayana Bali Homam is conducted by the priest, involving the sacred fire ritual. Offerings such as ghee, grains, and other sacred materials are offered into the fire while chanting mantras. 7. Tarpana: The Tarpana ritual involves offering water mixed with sesame seeds and rice to the departed souls, seeking their blessings and peace. 8. Pinda Pradana: Pinda Pradana is a ritual where rice balls symbolizing the deceased are offered into the fire. This is believed to provide spiritual satisfaction to the departed souls. 9. Feeding Brahmins: As a part of the ritual, it is common to feed Brahmins or priests, symbolizing the act of providing for the ancestors.