Narayan Bali in Prayagraj

Narayan Bali samagri list

• Idol or image of Lord Vishnu
• Tulsi leaves
• Rice and barley flour for pindas
• Black sesame seeds (til)
• Kusha grass
• Ghee and honey
• Ganga jal
• Kalash and coconut
• White and yellow flowers
• Janeu (for the performer, as per custom)
• Havan kund and samagri
• Leaf plates (pattal)
• Chandan, roli and akshat
• Items for daan, as per the vidhi

The Pandit confirms the final list for your family's vidhi, and Pandit ji can arrange the samagri in Prayagraj at an additional cost, agreed after discussion.

Narayan Bali vidhi, step by step

1. 1Consultation. The Pandit gently understands the family’s situation and tradition, and explains the vidhi and arrangements.
2. 2Purification and Sankalp. The performer purifies with Ganga jal and takes a sankalp with the names and gotra of the departed and the family.
3. 3Vishnu Puja. Lord Vishnu is worshipped with mantras, tulsi and offerings, as the central deity of the rite.
4. 4Symbolic Rites. Symbolic final rites are performed for the departed as prescribed in the family’s tradition.
5. 5Pinda Offering and Tarpan. Pindas and water with sesame are offered with prayers for the departed soul’s peace.
6. 6Havan. A havan is performed with offerings to Lord Vishnu, where part of the vidhi.
7. 7Daan and Concluding Prayers. Daan is offered as per custom, and the rite concludes with prayers for peace.