Narayan Bali Vidhi
This is done when Shraddh rituals are not done at all or not done properly. This ritual is done at pious location like near the bank of a holy river, Oceans, at Temple or at home.
Basic list of Items
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Barley, Black Sesame seeds, Rice, Mung beans, Whole Wheat (All 1 lb.)
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White or yellow loose flowers, few Tulsi leaves
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Paan leaves (12), Darbh (Kush, Dry & long grass)
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Water, milk, ghee, 24 betelnut
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one big Pind
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Kalash (6), Bajoth (2), long white cloth to cover both Bajoth
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Aasan (seating cloth), Paper & cloth napkins
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Wood Sticks, Aahuti Material, Camphor
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Incense sticks, matchbox, Cotton wicks (Diwa)
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Steel dishes, bowls, spoons, Large Bowl (14" or bigger), 2 coconuts
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Bhakhri (or Puri) mixed with Kheer to offer to Birds (Crow etc.)
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Silver cow idol
Pind
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Pind can be made from rice, rice flour or wheat flour. While making flour, please mix some milk, ghee, honey, sugar, sandalwood (chandan), turmeric powder, black sesame seeds, flower petals etc.
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After rituals are done, all pind, grains, sacred thread, water from rituals should be offered and merged to a water body (Ocean or rivers) or should be buried on SW corner of your home.
Dakshina (Donation) for this rituals for Narayan Bali will be $751.00
The Dakshina for these rituals goes to a charity for poor students for their educational needs.