About Maha Mrityunjaya Japam
What is Maha Mrityunjaya Japam?
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is the chanting of the Mrityunjaya mantra (Om tryambakam yajamahe…) 11,000 times by a team of pandits in the name of a person, for recovery from illness, protection from danger and long life.
The mantra from the Rig Veda prays to the three-eyed Shiva to free us from death as a ripe cucumber is freed from its vine. For serious illness the full anushthanam of 1,25,000 japam (Sava Laksha) is done over several days.
Benefits
- Recovery from illness and surgery
- Protection from accidents and danger
- Long life and peace of mind
When to perform
- During illness, before surgery or a difficult dasha
- Mondays, Pradosham and Shravana masam
- Birthdays for elders
How Maha Mrityunjaya Japam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Kalasha sthapana and Rudra pooja
- Mrityunjaya japam (11,000 times)
- Dashamsha homam (optional)
- Abhishekam and harathi
When to book Maha Mrityunjaya Japam
- During illness, before surgery or a difficult dasha
- Mondays, Pradosham and Shravana masam
- Birthdays for elders
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 Japam samagri list
- Shivalingam or Mrityunjaya yantra
- Rudraksha mala
- Bilva leaves and white flowers
- Milk and water for abhishekam
- Fruits and sweets
Verified pandits who perform Maha Mrityunjaya Japam
Do’s and don’ts
Do
- Share the name, gotra and nakshatra of the person
Avoid
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap near you
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Japam cost?
Maha Mrityunjaya Japam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹7,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1 day (11,000 japam with 3 pandits). 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 the jaap be done for someone in hospital?
Yes. The sankalpam is taken in their name; the family can join on live video.
How many times is the mantra chanted?
11,000 times in one day with three pandits. For the full 1,25,000 book Sava Laksha Maha Mrityunjaya Japam.
Can Maha Mrityunjaya Japam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Maha Mrityunjaya Japam 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 Japam?
The samagri list for Maha Mrityunjaya Japam has 5 items, shown on this page (Shivalingam or Mrityunjaya yantra, Rudraksha mala, Bilva leaves and white flowers and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Maha Mrityunjaya Japam?
13 verified pandits perform Maha Mrityunjaya Japam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.