Ashlesha Bali & Naga Dosha Rituals
Performing Vedic remedies like Ashlesha Bali is a sacred responsibility. I use traditional, hand-drawn Sarpa Mandalas to channel positive energy, ensuring each ritual is conducted with complete devotion and clarity for your spiritual well-being.
A consecrated kalasha for Nagaradhana (serpent worship). This ritual is essential for seeking the blessings and forgiveness of the Naga devatas.
An announcement for an Ashlesha Bali Pooja. I conduct these poojas regularly, both for individual families and as group (samoohika) events.
An invitation for the celebration of Sri Naaga Panchami, an important festival for serpent worship.
The list of sevas (services) available during Naaga Panchami, including Ashlesha Bali and Rahu Shanthi, with details for participation.
Performing the Maha Mangalarathi for an Ashlesha Bali pooja. The offering of light marks the culmination of the ritual, seeking blessings from the serpent gods.
A completed Ashlesha Bali setup, showing the Sarpa Mandala and the sacred idols. This ritual is a complete process to pacify the serpent deities.
An intricate Sarpa Mandala with offerings of lemons. This is prepared for a Kalasarpa Shanthi homa to appease Rahu and Ketu.
About this collection
When I perform an Ashlesha Bali, I spend three hours hand-drawing the Sarpa Mandala before any mantras are chanted. This is not merely decoration, it is a sacred geometric map used to anchor the energy of the ritual and focus the prayers specifically on resolving your Naga dosha.
Understanding Naga Dosha and Ashlesha Bali
Naga dosha, or serpent affliction, is often reflected in your birth chart as an obstacle to progress, particularly concerning marriage, progeny, or general life stability. Ashlesha Bali is a potent Vedic remedy designed to appease the serpent deities and mitigate these negative influences.
My Approach to the Ritual
My practice centers on the belief that a ritual must be seen to be felt. I do not rely on generic setups. Instead, I create custom Sarpa Mandalas using rice flour and vibrant natural colors. This process is meditative, creating a consecrated space where the fire ceremony (homa) can effectively channel the necessary healing energies.
What to Expect
- Consultation: Before the ritual, we look at your jatakam (birth chart) to confirm the dosha and determine the exact requirements of the remedy.
- The Process: The ritual typically spans 4-6 hours, including the time required for artistic preparation and the main homa. I bring all necessary Samagri, including specific firewood, ghee, and offerings.
- Location: I perform these rituals at your residence or at designated temple halls throughout Bengaluru.
Whether you are seeking relief from a specific planetary affliction like Rahu or Ketu, or performing a periodic offering to the serpent gods, I ensure the ceremony is performed with the required Vedic precision. If you are uncertain about the specific dosha, we can start with a diagnostic horoscope session to map your karmic path and identify the correct parihara.
Phaneendra Acharya
I am Phaneendra Acharya, a purohith based in Bangalore. For me, conducting rituals like Ashlesha Bali is a form of meditation, where I combine ancient mantra chanting with the sacred art of mandala creation to help you find peace and remedy doshas.
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