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Narayan Bali + Nag Bali Puja — Pitru Paksha 2026 (Gaya / Varanasi)
Bookings for Pitru Paksha 2026 are now closed. You can still read about this puja here.
For whom: When a death was unnatural or accidental, when last rites could not be done, and for sarpa dosh or childlessness traced to the pitrs.
Choose your package
Then pick the date and enter the sankalp details — the names of up to 4 persons, your name as karta and your gotra.
What this booking includes
- Narayan Bali for the unsettled soul
- Nag Bali for sarpa dosh
- Highest-vidhi ritual of the fortnight
- Gaya (Vishnupad) or Varanasi
Which day should this be done?
Recommended for this puja: Any day of Pitru Paksha · Ghata Chaturdashi (9 Oct) preferred for untimely deaths
| Date | Shraddha tithi | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep | Purnima / Proshthapadi Shraddha | Pitru Paksha begins — tarpan timing as per pandit |
| Sun 27 Sep | Pratipada Shraddha | |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dwitiya Shraddha | |
| Tue 29 Sep | Tritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha | first Pitru Paksha after a death (Bharani nakshatra in aparahna), also kept for those who died unmarried |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chaturthi Shraddha | several panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here |
| Thu 1 Oct | Shashthi Shraddha | Panchami at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here |
| Fri 2 Oct | Saptami Shraddha | |
| Sat 3 Oct | Ashtami Shraddha | |
| Sun 4 Oct | Navami — Matru / Avidhava Navami | mothers, grandmothers, married women who passed before their husband |
| Mon 5 Oct | Dashami Shraddha | |
| Tue 6 Oct | Ekadashi Shraddha | Indira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors |
| Wed 7 Oct | Dwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha | ascetics and children of the family |
| Thu 8 Oct | Trayodashi Shraddha | |
| Fri 9 Oct | Chaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi | accidental, violent or untimely deaths |
| Sat 10 Oct | Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | all ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day |
| Sun 11 Oct | Matamaha Shraddha | maternal grandfather, offered by the daughter’s son |
Rule of thumb: perform the shraddha on the tithi on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October. Gaya is for moksha pind daan; Kashi for tarpan, tithi shraddha and Tripindi at Pishach Mochan. Read the full guide: Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi.
About this puja
Narayan Bali and Nag Bali are the two rituals prescribed for the gravest pitru afflictions: Narayan Bali for a soul that left the body unnaturally — by accident, violence or suicide — or without last rites, and Nag Bali for sarpa dosh and the killing of a serpent in the lineage. Divine Hindu's pandit team performs both together over one day at the Varanasi ghats or at Vishnupad, Gaya, during Pitru Paksha 2026.
| Where | Varanasi (Kashi ghats) · Gaya (Vishnupad) |
|---|---|
| When | Any day, 26 Sep – 10 Oct 2026; Ghata Chaturdashi (9 Oct) preferred for untimely deaths |
| For whom | Unnatural, accidental or unrited deaths; family curse; childlessness; sarpa dosh in the kundli |
| Includes | Sankalp · Narayan Bali vidhi with symbolic last rites · Nag Bali vidhi · havan · tarpan · pind daan · Brahmin bhojan |
| Performed by | A team of Divine Hindu pandits; availability confirmed on WhatsApp |
| You receive | Puja video on WhatsApp (3–4 days) |
| Book by | 6 PM IST on the day before the chosen date |
For whom
Families with an unnatural or accidental death, a death without cremation rites, a family curse, repeated childlessness or sarpa dosh in the kundli.
What is performed
- Sankalp in your name and gotra
- Narayan Bali vidhi with the symbolic body and last rites
- Nag Bali vidhi for sarpa dosh
- Havan, tarpan, pind daan and Brahmin bhojan
What you receive
- Sankalp taken in the name and gotra of the karta, naming each ancestor you list (up to 4 persons)
- Video of your puja on WhatsApp within 3–4 days, with the names and gotra chanted
- A short guidance note from the pandit on what to continue at home
Which day should this be done?
Any day of Pitru Paksha; Ghata Chaturdashi (9 October) is traditional for untimely deaths and Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) for unknown tithis. Our team confirms the pandits' availability for the date you choose.
Pitru Paksha 2026 day guide (26 Sep – 10 Oct)
| Date | Shraddha tithi | Who it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 26 Sep | Purnima / Proshthapadi Shraddha | Pitru Paksha begins — tarpan timing as per pandit |
| Sun 27 Sep | Pratipada Shraddha | |
| Mon 28 Sep | Dwitiya Shraddha | |
| Tue 29 Sep | Tritiya — Maha Bharani Shraddha | Bharani nakshatra in aparahna: for a family member who passed within the last year (first Pitru Paksha), also kept for those who died unmarried |
| Wed 30 Sep | Chaturthi Shraddha | several panchangs also place Panchami Shraddha here |
| Thu 1 Oct | Shashthi Shraddha | Panchami runs at sunrise — other panchangs keep Panchami Shraddha here |
| Fri 2 Oct | Saptami Shraddha | |
| Sat 3 Oct | Ashtami Shraddha | |
| Sun 4 Oct | Navami — Matru / Avidhava Navami | mothers, grandmothers and married women who passed before their husband |
| Mon 5 Oct | Dashami Shraddha | |
| Tue 6 Oct | Ekadashi Shraddha | Indira Ekadashi — kept for departed ancestors |
| Wed 7 Oct | Dwadashi — Sanyasi Shraddha | ascetics and children of the family |
| Thu 8 Oct | Trayodashi Shraddha | |
| Fri 9 Oct | Chaturdashi — Ghata Chaturdashi | accidental, violent or untimely deaths |
| Sat 10 Oct | Sarva Pitru Amavasya (Mahalaya) | all ancestors, known and unknown — the most important day |
| Sun 11 Oct | Matamaha Shraddha (Ashwin Shukla Pratipada) | maternal grandfather, offered by the daughter's son |
Rule of thumb: perform the shraddha on the tithi (lunar day) on which the person passed away. If the tithi is not known, choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October 2026. The pandits fix the exact muhurat on the day.
How to book
- Choose the package and the location where you want it performed.
- Pick the shraddha date. Any date from 26 September to 10 October; the team confirms pandit availability.
- Enter the sankalp details: number of persons (1 to 4), each ancestor's name and relation, your own name as karta, and your gotra (write Kashyap if unknown).
- Add daan (Brahmin bhojan, gau seva, anna daan, vastra daan, deep daan) if you wish, and pay.
Book by 6 PM IST on the day before the chosen date. Our team confirms every booking on WhatsApp. Date changes are accepted subject to the pandits' availability; cancellations follow our refund policy.
Questions about this puja
What is Narayan Bali?
Narayan Bali is a Vedic rite performed for a person whose death was unnatural — accident, violence, suicide, drowning — or whose last rites could not be completed. A symbolic body is made from wheat flour, the last rites are performed for it with Vishnu (Narayan) as witness, followed by tarpan, pind daan and Brahmin bhojan, so that the soul can move on.
What is Nag Bali and who needs it?
Nag Bali is the companion rite for sarpa dosh — when a serpent was killed by an ancestor, or Kaal Sarp or sarpa yogas appear in the kundli — and is traditionally linked to childlessness and repeated obstacles. It is performed with Narayan Bali on the same day.
What is included when I book this puja?
The price shown on this page covers the pandit dakshina for the team, all samagri, the sankalp in your name and gotra, the Narayan Bali and Nag Bali vidhi performed together, the havan, tarpan and pind daan, Brahmin bhojan, and the video of your puja on WhatsApp. Prasad and Ganga jal are not sent to your address. Current pricing is shown above with each option.
Which day is best for Narayan Bali during Pitru Paksha?
Ghata Chaturdashi, Friday 9 October 2026, is the tithi traditionally set aside for untimely deaths. Sarva Pitru Amavasya (10 October) is chosen when the tithi is unknown. Book by 6 PM IST on the day before the chosen date so the team can be confirmed.
Does the family need to be present?
Not required. The rites are performed on your behalf with the sankalp in the karta's name and gotra, and the full video is shared. If you wish to attend in person, tell our team on WhatsApp when booking.
How will I know it was performed?
Your name, gotra and each ancestor's name are spoken aloud in the sankalp, and the puja is recorded. The video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.
Related Pitru Paksha pujas
- Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund
- Ghata Chaturdashi Shraddha — 9 Oct
- Pitru Dosh Nivaran Puja
- All Pitru Paksha 2026 pujas — Gaya & Kashi
- Pitru Paksha 2026 dates, tithis and vidhi (guide)
Reviewed by Pt. Alok Shastri, Pandit/Acharya · 17 years of experience · Updated 21 September 2026. Pujas are performed by Divine Hindu's own pandit teams in Gaya and Kashi (Varanasi); prices include dakshina and samagri.
Read more: Narayan Bali puja — meaning, vidhi and places.
How it works
Choose the package, the date, and give the names of up to 4 persons, your name and gotra.
Our team confirms the pandit, the muhurat and any daan you added.
Performed on your date by our pandits, with the names and gotra chanted in the sankalp.
Your puja video on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.
Your questions, answered
Choose Sarva Pitru Amavasya, Saturday 10 October — the day on which shraddha is offered to all ancestors, known and unknown. If that date is still available, tick “tithi not known” in the booking form to select it. Booking closes at 6 PM (IST) on 9 October.
Write “Kashyap” — traditionally used when the gotra is not known — and the sankalp is completed correctly.
Yes. Choose the number of persons (1 to 4) in the booking form and enter each name with the relation. For more than four, contact us on WhatsApp after booking.
Our own pandits in Gaya and Kashi perform it with the full vidhi. Your name, gotra and each ancestor’s name are chanted, and the video reaches you on WhatsApp within 3–4 days.
Gaya is for moksha pind daan, the once-in-a-lifetime ritual at Vishnupad, Falgu and Akshayavat. Kashi is for tarpan, tithi shraddha and Tripindi Shraddha at Pishach Mochan Kund. Where a puja is offered at both, the price differs by location.
No. Bookings close at 6 PM (IST) on the day before the puja date. After that deadline, the date is removed from the booking list. Please choose an available date or contact us on WhatsApp for help.
Shraddha is an act of faith, gratitude and duty toward one’s ancestors, performed with full vidhi. It is offered in that spirit.
Sankalp details
The names and gotra below are chanted during the puja.
