About Mahamrityunjaya
Mahamrityunjaya Pooja is the worship of Lord Shiva as Mrityunjaya, the conqueror of death, with the chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. Families traditionally perform it during illness, before surgery, on the birthdays of elders or during difficult planetary periods, praying for health and long life. The mantra is chanted with abhishekam and offerings to the Shiva linga.
Mahamrityunjaya samagri list
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Durva grass — 1 bunch
- Milk for abhishekam — 1 litre
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Verified pandits who perform Mahamrityunjaya
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mahamrityunjaya cost?
Mahamrityunjaya with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹3,100 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 Mahamrityunjaya be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Mahamrityunjaya 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 Mahamrityunjaya?
The samagri list for Mahamrityunjaya has 23 items, shown on this page (Bilva leaves, Durva grass, Milk for abhishekam and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Mahamrityunjaya?
12 verified pandits perform Mahamrityunjaya on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.