Bali Tharpanam….in cities

Bali tharpanam is not possible to each and everyone, especially those who live in apartments in other countries or outside Kerala. Once I asked famous astrologer Sri Sankaranarayanan about this. He said, just do it with faith and follow whatever ritual possible.

We can observe ‘orikkal’ the previous day. After bath and prayers, have simple vegetarian food. Avoid garlic. Eat rice meal only once that day.

Next day early morning after bath, take a plantain leaf and take a handful of rice and black sesame [Ellu] keep on the leaf and wet by sprinkling water. This we can do on the terrace or any open space. But make sure dogs don’t eat it or anyone stamps on it. Crow or other birds may eat.

Pray and ask forgiveness to ancestors…..

It is our faith in doing it that matters.