Dedicated to Sarpa (Naga Devata)
Ashlesha Bali
3 to 4 hours
Note: We are currently not providing any pooja services.
Sacred Mantras & Chants
Om Anantaya namah
Background
Snake worship is integral to Vedic traditions, symbolizing transformation and ancestral blessings.
Process Overview
Worship of serpent deities with 16 upacharas, specific flowers, and naivedya offerings.
Intended Benefits
Removes Naga Dosha, ancestral karma, and promotes health and fertility.
Do's and Dont's
- Before the Pooja: On the day of the pooja, begin by taking a head bath and dressing in clean, traditional attire—preferably cotton. Maintain celibacy from the night before until the ritual is completed. If the ritual requires fasting, either observe a complete fast or consume a light sattvic meal without onion, garlic, or tamasic foods. Keep your mind calm, avoid arguments or distractions, and approach the ritual with humility and a spirit of devotion. Remember, sincerity and focus are more valuable than technical perfection in rituals.
- During the Pooja: Sit calmly and respectfully throughout the ritual, with your legs uncrossed and your attention undivided. Mantras should be recited clearly and with reverence; if you’re unsure, simply follow the priest's guidance. Avoid all forms of multitasking such as using mobile phones or engaging in unrelated conversations. Moments like Sankalpa, Nyasa, Homa offerings, and Aarti require silence and complete presence of mind.
- Spiritual Mindset: Have deep faith in the process—even if your pronunciation or execution isn’t perfect, a sincere heart is always pleasing to the divine. Perform the ritual without anxiety about outcomes. Let go, surrender the results, and immerse yourself fully in the sacred act. When the pooja concludes, offer gratitude to the deities, the priest, and all those present for enabling this spiritual opportunity.
- After the Pooja: Once the ritual ends, respectfully distribute the Prasadam made at home to family or community members. Spend the remainder of your day in peace—reflect quietly, rest, or stay in a contemplative, devotional frame of mind to absorb the full benefits of the Pooja.