Gokarna stands out as a sacred destination for Nagabali Pooja due to its deep spiritual energy and historical importance. The town's Mahabaleshwar Temple, where Lord Shiva's Atma-Linga resides, is believed to be a powerful site for resolving curses and doshas caused by harming serpents or disrupting their sacred habitats.
Nagabali Pooja is a ritual performed to mitigate curses or doshas caused by harming snakes, either intentionally or accidentally. It is also conducted to appease serpent deities.
The pooja involves rituals to invoke serpent deities and seek their forgiveness. Offerings of milk and flowers are made, and specific mantras are chanted to remove the dosha