Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Kerala's principal annual ancestral offering, made at rivers, the sea and temples on the new-moon day of Karkidakam.
Remembrance is kept on the days tradition sets for it — some once, some every year — and in the way your family has always kept it.
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 Karkidaka Vavu Bali booked, and what does it cost?
On House of Purohit, a verified Purohit performs Karkidaka Vavu Bali at your home in Bengaluru starting from ₹5,100, and the ceremony takes about 2h. 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 Vavu Bali, Karkidaka Vavu.
Why families observe Karkidaka Vavu Bali
Kerala's principal annual ancestral offering, made at rivers, the sea and temples on the new-moon day of Karkidakam.
- Deity
- The ancestors
- When it's performed
- Amavasya of Karkidakam (July–August).
- Suitable for
- All Kerala communities
- Performed by
- Purohits specializing in Pitru / ancestral rites
- What is Karkidaka Vavu Bali?
- Kerala's principal annual ancestral offering, made at rivers, the sea and temples on the new-moon day of Karkidakam.
- When is Karkidaka Vavu Bali performed?
- Amavasya of Karkidakam (July–August).
- Can Karkidaka Vavu 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 Karkidaka Vavu 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 Karkidaka Vavu Bali take?
- About 2h, though this can vary with your family's tradition.
- Can House of Purohit provide the Purohit?
- Yes — a verified Purohit performs Karkidaka Vavu Bali at your home, with pricing shown before you book.
- Is Karkidaka Vavu Bali available in Bengaluru?
- Yes, in Bengaluru, from ₹5,100.
Reschedule free, with at least 3 full days’ notice