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Bali Tharpanam Puja: Book Online

Bali Tharpanam is a Hindu ancestral rite in which offerings of rice, sesame and water are made for departed ancestors. This page lists two Bali Tharpanam pujas you can book online, in Wayanad and Thiruvallam, Kerala.

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Rite
Bali Tharpanam, an ancestral rite
Temples listed
Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad; Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam
Sankalp
Taken in the devotee's name and gotra
Updates
Video or proof as stated on each puja page
Prasad
Not sent to your address

Bali Tharpanam is an ancestral rite, widely known in Kerala. Bali means an offering, and tharpanam means satisfying the ancestors with water and prayers. Families perform it in remembrance of those who have passed on.

This page lists two Bali Tharpanam pujas: one at Thirunelli Temple in Wayanad and one at Parasurama Temple in Thiruvallam. Book online, and the priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra.

Bali Tharpanam pujas listed here

Two Bali Tharpanam pujas are listed on this page. Both temples are in Kerala.

Open either puja to read what that booking covers and how video or proof is shared. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra.

Narayan Bali is a separate rite with its own page. Please read each puja page carefully before you book.

What is Bali Tharpanam?

In Hindu tradition, remembering ancestors is a duty of gratitude. Bali Tharpanam is one way families do this, with offerings of rice, sesame and water and with prayers for the departed.

Many families perform ancestor rites on Amavasya, the new moon day, or on a death anniversary. Timing depends on family tradition and the guidance of a priest or elder.

No specific result is promised. Each puja page states what the booking covers.

How Bali Tharpanam online booking works

Booking takes a few simple steps.

  1. Choose a temple from the list and open its puja page.
  2. Read what the booking covers and how video or proof is shared.
  3. Book online. The priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra.

Prasad is not sent to your address. The price is shown on each puja page.

If you are unsure of your gotra, ask an elder in the family before you book.

Ancestor rites and related pujas

Ancestor rites are held in many forms across India, and customs differ by region and family. Please check each puja page for booking details before you plan around a day.

You may also like Narayan Bali Puja and Pitru pujas for ancestors, or browse temple pujas.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bali Tharpanam?

Bali Tharpanam is a Hindu ancestral rite in which offerings of rice, sesame and water are made for departed ancestors. Each puja page states what that booking covers.

How does Bali Tharpanam online booking work?

Choose a puja on this page, read its puja page and book online. The priest takes the sankalp in your name and gotra. Video or proof is shared as stated on each puja page.

Which Bali Tharpanam pujas can I book here?

Two are listed: Bali Tharpanam at Thirunelli Temple, Wayanad, and at Parasurama Temple, Thiruvallam. Each puja page states what that booking covers.

When is Bali Tharpanam done?

Many families choose Amavasya, the new moon day, or a death anniversary, following family tradition and a priest's guidance. Each puja page states the booking details for that listing.

Is Bali Tharpanam the same as Narayan Bali?

No, they are separate rites. This page covers Bali Tharpanam only. For Narayan Bali, please see the Narayan Bali Puja collection.

Is prasad sent to my address?

No. Prasad is not sent to your address. The sankalp is taken in your name and gotra, and video or proof is shared as stated on each puja page.

What is the price of a Bali Tharpanam puja?

The price is shown on each puja page. Open the puja you want to see its current price before you book.

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Updated on 20 October 2026