Ashlesha Bali
A combination of pooja, homa and food offering including Sarpa Sukta japa, traditionally performed to propitiate the serpent deities and, in traditional belief, to mitigate sarpa dosha.
A family crosses this threshold once. This is how it is crossed with intention rather than in a hurry.
The sequence differs by region and by family tradition — yours will be confirmed before the day. We describe what families usually observe; we never promise outcomes.
How is Ashlesha Bali booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Ashlesha Bali at your home in Bengaluru, and the ceremony takes about 3h. Every price is shown before payment, the samagri (ritual items) list is provided in advance, and the Purohit is matched to your language and family tradition (Smartha, Madhwa, Tulu). Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Why families observe Ashlesha Bali
A combination of pooja, homa and food offering including Sarpa Sukta japa, traditionally performed to propitiate the serpent deities and, in traditional belief, to mitigate sarpa dosha.
- Deity
- Naga Devata, Subrahmanya
- When it's performed
- Only on Ashlesha nakshatra days — roughly once each lunar month.
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Dosha parihara
Also known as Aslesha Bali, Aashlesha Bali, Ashlesha Bali Puja.