What is Ayush Homam?
The homam is offered with the Ayur Suktam and often the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, asking for health, long life and protection from illness. It is one of the most common homams for children in South Indian families.
Benefits and best time for Ayush Homam
Benefits
- Long life and good health
- Protection for children
- Recovery and strength after illness
When to perform
- A child’s first birthday (abdapurthi)
- Birthdays by janma nakshatram
- After recovery from illness
Ayush Homam vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja, sankalpam and punyahavachanam
- 2Kalasha sthapana with Ayur Devata avahanam
- 3Homam with the Ayur Suktam
- 4Maha Mrityunjaya ahutis
- 5Purnahuti and blessings with akshata
Ayush Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam, samidha and ghee
- Homa dravyams and durva grass
- Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves
- New clothes for the child
- Fruits, sweets and flowers
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Ayush Homam across India’s traditions
Tamil tradition
Tamil families perform Ayush homam on the child’s first birthday by star (nakshatra birthday).
Telugu tradition
Telugu families perform it on the first birthday by star, often with the child’s first haircut or other ceremonies.
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Telangana
Andhra Pradesh
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Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh
West Bengal
Why book Ayush Homam with Rutviju
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Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Ayush Homam
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Choose Ayush Homam and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
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Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
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Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
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On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Ayush Homam cost?
On Rutviju, Ayush Homam starts from ₹6,000 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 2 pandits. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.
How long does Ayush Homam take?
About 1.5 to 2 hours, performed by 1 to 2 pandits.
Is Ayush Homam done on the birth date or the birth star?
Traditionally on the janma nakshatram (birth star) in the birth month, which your pandit can find from the panchangam.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Ayush Homam?
Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.
In which cities can I book Ayush Homam?
Ayush Homam can be booked in 15 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntur and Tirupati. Choose your city below for local details.