What is the general procedure or Vidhi for Narayan Bali at Pishach Mochan Varanasi?

The procedure, performed by qualified pandits, generally includes:

• Sankalpa: Taking a formal vow (resolution) to perform the ritual for the specific ancestor(s).
• Purification: Taking a holy dip, often in the Pishach Mochan Kund itself or the Ganga.
• Deity Worship: Invoking Lord Ganesha, Kalash Sthapana, and worshipping key deities including Lord Vishnu (Narayan), Brahma, Rudra (Shiva), Yama (Lord of Death). Shaligram Puja might be included.
• Narayan Bali Homa/Puja: A fire sacrifice or specific puja directed towards Lord Narayan.
• Invoking the Soul: Using specific mantras to invoke the troubled soul.
• Creating Artificial Body (Pind): A symbolic body, often made of wheat flour, is created for the soul to inhabit temporarily.
• Symbolic Funeral Rites: Rituals mimicking funeral rites are performed on this symbolic body to fulfill desires and grant release.
• Pinda Pradan & Tarpana: Offering rice balls and water oblations to nourish and satisfy the soul.
• Brahmin Bhojan & Dakshina: Feeding Brahmins and offering donations as per capacity.