Bali Daityaraja Puja
ISKCONAlso known as: Bali Puja
Bali Daityaraja Puja
About Bali Daityaraja Puja
Bali Daityaraja Puja is the worship of King Bali, the generous and noble Asura king who is remembered for his extraordinary charity and encounter with Lord Vamanadeva.
According to Srimad Bhagavatam, Lord Vamanadeva appeared as a dwarf Brahmin and requested three paces of land from King Bali.
In ISKCON, Bali Daityaraja Puja is observed with special worship and offerings in honour of King Bali's extraordinary charity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
The day is observed with worship of King Bali, offerings, and reflection on generosity and surrender.
- Perform the Bali Puja with offerings of food, flowers, and lamps.
- Read from Srimad Bhagavatam about the pastime of Lord Vamanadeva and King Bali.
- Reflect on the importance of generosity and surrender to the Lord.
- Distribute prasad to the community.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
A generous Asura king who offered everything to Lord Vamanadeva in an act of supreme charity.
He granted Bali the kingship of the netherworld and the boon of being worshipped on this day.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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