Narayan Nagbali Puja in Trimbakeshwar

Narayan Nagbali Puja ritual is performed only at the Ahilya Godavari Sangam Near Sati Mahashmashan situated next to the east entrance of the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. This is a very sacred Hindu ritual performed near the holy temple town of Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Maharashtra. The ritual can only be done at Trimbakeshwar; no other priests are permitted to conduct this ritual, making it an exclusive and rare privilege held by these Tamrapatradhari Gurujis. The authenticity of these Gurujis is further validated by their official registration under the certification number F-352 of Purohit Sangh Trimbakeshwar.
The Narayan Nagbali Puja site has also seen a rejuvenation, thanks to the PRASHAD scheme (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive), launched by the Government of India. Approved in 2018, this project has further elevated the town of Trimbakeshwar, enhancing its spiritual atmosphere and drawing pilgrims from across the globe.

If you are seeking to experience this life-changing ritual, you can only do so under the guidance of the authorized Tamrapatradhari Gurujis of Trimbakeshwar—a timeless connection to the ancient spiritual practices of India. This particular puja (ritual) rights are reserved with Tamrapatradhari Guruji only, who are basically local Pandits, who live in the Trimbak village and are the descendants of Sthanik Purohits from around 500-700 years and are part of Purohit Sangh Trimbakeshwar, a registered organisation in Trimbak. It is a matter of pride that the Trimbakeshwar temple has a long legacy of Purohits. Other than these Panditjis, no other Pandit has the right to perform this ritual at Narayan Nagbali Puja place which was built under the PRASHAD (Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive) scheme of the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, approved a project to develop Trimbakeshwar in Nashik, Maharashtra in 2018, started by the Central Government.
Below are the details of the list of Authorised Gurujis who have Tamrapatra and are authorised by Purohit Sangh Trimbakeshwar, registered and certified registration number F-352. You can contact any of the Panditjis from the list.

Why is Nag Bali pooja considered sacred in Hinduism?

It is one such ritual when performed by family members of a deceased, helps the deceased to get rid of bad karma or sins. Due to unnatural death or death before time, such deceased die with unfulfilled desires, and that results in misfortune for the bereaved family. The three days of Nag Bali hold specific tasks to help the dead family member and their family get rid of sins and pitra dosh. Narayan Nagbali Puja and Nag Bali puja are performed during these two days which involve the killing of a snake and revival of the deceased family member’s soul. It helps to fulfill the desires of the dead and settle down the bad karma.

List of kinds of deaths which need Narayan Bali Puja Death caused by:

1. Animal attack
2. Suicide
3. Outbreak of unexpected disease
4. Murder
5. Drowning
6. Starvation
7. Road accident
8. Any other accident

How are Narayan Bali and Nag Bali different?

Nag Bali is not technically the killing of a snake, but rather a ritual performed after killing a snake accidentally or knowingly. It is a religious activity that helps to wash off bad karma attracted by the killing of a snake, specifically a cobra. Hindus consider cobra as a sacred animal and it is worshiped on different occasions such as Nagpanchmi. It is a very sinful act to kill cobra as per Hindu mythology. The ritual starts with considering dough of wheat flour as the body of a dead snake and funeral rituals are performed over it by the priest. Such rituals are elaborated in ancient Hindu scriptures which also signifies how important it is to perform such religious ceremonies when one performs sin and is troubled from bad fortune. It is not important to know whether one has killed a snake, as it can be a sin of their past life. To get rid of the outcomes of past deeds performed in a previous lifetime, one is often suggested to get this Puja done and get free from the bad impact of the sins.

Narayan Nagbali is the ultimate solution for Pitra Dosh

Sins of ancestors or unfulfilled desires of deceased family members result in Pitra dosh. A series of unpleasant events that take place in a family without any root cause or evident problems hints towards Pitra Dosh.

What kind of life problems hint at Pitra dosh?

Unhoped events such as:

1. Sudden death of family members, one after the other.
2. Hindrance in completion of education of family members.
3. Marital issues in the family resulted in divorce.
4. Negative impact on the business attracting heavy losses.
5. Loss of jobs and unemployment for a long period.
6. Health issues, and untreated medical conditions in the family.
7. Expenses over income, resulting in high debts.
8. Infertility or stillbirth of an unborn child.

How to get rid of Pitra Dosh at Trimbakeshwar?

The holy place Trimbakeshwar is considered as the most auspicious place to perform Narayan Nagbali which helps to get rid of Pitra Dosh. It is a three-day ritual that can only be performed by a Brahim from Trimbakeshwar and is only performed on specific dates. The successful completion of this Puja helps the family of the dead person or the person who has killed the snake to wave off the misfortune and welcome abundance in life with peace and harmony. The rituals are performed at Trimbakeshwar, the puja of Brahma is only performed here. One needs to consult a priest to know about the correct muhurat of the puja and book a slot for themselves. The process is conducted online, you can connect to the priest listed here and learn about the most favorable days for the Narayan Nagbali puja.

Key Details relating to Narayan Nagbali Puja and Nag Bali puja at Trimbakeshwar

1. The puja requires the presence of the family member conducting or initiating the holy ritual for three consecutive days.
2. On the day of muhurat, the rituals are initiated early in the morning and one needs to be present before sunrise and cannot leave Trimbak until the last day of the Pujan.
3. The rituals require male members of the family to conduct the Pujan. As per Hindu shastra pind dan the rituals of the Hindu funeral are to be conducted by male members of the family.
4. Sattvic food has to be consumed during the three days by the family member conducting the Pujan under the guidance of the priest. Food without garlic, onion, or non-vegetarian elements is mandatory.
5. Clothes to be worn and offered to priests must be completely new and separate for males and females. As per Hindu rituals, clothes are offered to the priest, one for him and another for his wife.
6. Reservations are needed to make the arrangements for the puja.
7. Dakshina is to be given after the Pujan is completed, at the end of the third-day ritual.
8. The person initiating the Pujan is advised to avoid consumption of non-vegetarian food and alcohol of any kind for 41 days from the first day of the Pujan.

How to identify the correct priest for the ritual?

The local Brahim residing in Trimbak are the ones who are capable of conducting Narayan Nagbali Puja in Trimbakeshwar. These are sidhivan pandits and aren’t involved in any sort of marketing to sell their services. They never offer pick-up from hotels or junctions; you are advised to meet them at the temple premises. Real pandits never ask for Dakshina in advance and would insist on receiving payment post-completion of puja on the third day of the rituals.