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 remedial rite is performed when a family is advised to — once, or on a set cycle. We describe what is usually observed; we never promise outcomes.
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 starting from ₹8,500, 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, your city and the time you choose. Families unsure whether this is the right ceremony can talk to a Pandit free before booking.
Also known as Aslesha Bali, Aashlesha Bali, Ashlesha Bali Puja, Ashlesha Bali Homa, Ashlesha Bali Pooja, Ashlesha Bali Seva.
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
- What is 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.
- When is Ashlesha Bali performed?
- Only on Ashlesha nakshatra days — roughly once each lunar month.
- Can Ashlesha Bali be done in a flat?
- Yes — most ceremonies we arrange are in apartments. Tell us if the space is small, or if there are smoke alarms; where a fire ritual is part of it, your Purohit plans for the room you have.
- What if the muhurat falls in Rahu kalam?
- When you choose a date, each time window shows its muhurat and whether it overlaps Rahu kalam. Families usually avoid it where the day allows; if it cannot be avoided, your Purohit will say what your tradition does.
- Who takes part in Ashlesha Bali?
- A verified Purohit conducts it; the person or couple the ceremony is for sits for the sankalpa, and family may join. Nothing else is needed from you but the name said aloud at the start — and a gotra, if your family knows it.
- How long does Ashlesha Bali take?
- About 3h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Ashlesha Bali at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Ashlesha Bali available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹8,500.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice