About Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Shiva built around the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra from the Rig Veda. Families traditionally arrange it during serious illness, before surgery, on the birthdays of elders or on Mondays, praying for health, recovery and long life. The mantra is chanted a fixed number of times (often 108 or 1,008) with offerings of ghee, herbs and durva into the fire.
When to book Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
- During illness or before and after surgery
- On birthdays, especially 60th and 80th
- During a maraka dasha or health-related doshas
- Mondays and Pradosham
Popular dates fill first, so book a few days ahead. Choose any free slot when you book; your pandit confirms the muhurtham with you.
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam or bricks, samidha and ghee
- Black sesame, durva grass and homa dravyams
- Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves
- Bilva leaves and flowers
- Turmeric, kumkum and akshata
- Fruits, camphor and incense
Verified pandits who perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam near you
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost?
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹8,100 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
Can Maha Mrityunjaya Homam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
The samagri list for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam has 6 items, shown on this page (Homa kundam or bricks, samidha and ghee, Black sesame, durva grass and homa dravyams, Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
12 verified pandits perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.