What is Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
The mantra addresses Shiva as the three-eyed one who frees us from death as easily as a ripe cucumber falls from its vine. The homam combines japa of the mantra — often 1,008 times or more — with offerings into the fire, and the sanctified water is sprinkled on the person for whom it is done.
Families perform it during serious illness, before and after surgery, for elders’ health, and when the horoscope indicates danger in a dasha.
Verified pandits who perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
These 14 pandits have been approved by the Rutviju team and perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam. Open a profile to see the languages, experience and every puja they do, and book directly.
Benefits and best time for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
Benefits
- Recovery from illness and support during treatment
- Protection from accidents and untimely death
- Long life and good health for elders
- Relief from fear and anxiety
When to perform
- During illness or before and after surgery
- On birthdays, especially 60th and 80th
- During a maraka dasha or health-related doshas
- Mondays and Pradosham
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam vidhi (step by step)
- 1Ganapati pooja, sankalpam and punyahavachanam
- 2Kalasha sthapana with Mrityunjaya avahanam
- 3Japa of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra
- 4Homam with ghee, sesame, durva and samidha
- 5Purnahuti
- 6Sprinkling the kalasha water on the person and the family
- 7Harathi and prasadam
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
Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam across India’s traditions
Hindi tradition
In North India it is often booked as Maha Mrityunjaya jaap with havan, especially in Sawan and at Kashi Vishwanath.
Telugu tradition
Telugu families often combine it with Ayush homam on a birthday or after recovery.
Book Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in your city
Telangana
- Hyderabad
- Warangal
- Karimnagar
- Nizamabad
- Khammam
- Sangareddy
- Siddipet
- Yadagirigutta
- Nalgonda
- Suryapet
- Mahabubnagar
- Mancherial
- Adilabad
Andhra Pradesh
- Visakhapatnam
- Vijayawada
- Guntur
- Tirupati
- Nellore
- Kurnool
- Kadapa
- Anantapur
- Rajahmundry
- Kakinada
- Eluru
- Ongole
- Srikakulam
- Vizianagaram
- Chittoor
- Machilipatnam
- Bhimavaram
- Amalapuram
- Anakapalli
- Narasaraopet
- Nandyal
Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
Kerala
Maharashtra
Delhi NCR
Uttar Pradesh (Delhi NCR)
Haryana (Delhi NCR)
Rajasthan
Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh
Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)
Bihar
Gujarat
West Bengal
Odisha
Chhattisgarh
Uttarakhand
Punjab
Jammu and Kashmir
Jharkhand
Assam
Why book Maha Mrityunjaya Homam with Rutviju
Verified pandits
Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.
Price shown upfront
Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.
Live pandit tracking
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OTP-verified pooja
You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.
Your language, your tradition
Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.
Samagri made easy
Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.
How to book Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
- 1
Choose Maha Mrityunjaya Homam — a verified pandit is suggested for you, or pick one by language and experience.
- 2
Pick a date and time and add your address; a muhurtham preference is optional.
- 3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking). On the day, track your pandit live and confirm arrival and completion with OTP codes.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost?
On Rutviju, Maha Mrityunjaya Homam starts from ₹8,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. 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 Maha Mrityunjaya Homam take?
About 2.5 to 4 hours, performed by 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count.
Can Maha Mrityunjaya Homam be done for someone in hospital?
Yes. The homam can be performed at home in the patient’s name and gotram, and the prasadam and kalasha water are taken to them.
How many times is the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra chanted?
Commonly 1,008 times for the homam; larger anushthanams go to 11,000 or 1.25 lakh japa with more pandits over several days.
Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Maha Mrityunjaya 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 Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam can be booked in 99 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Sangareddy. Choose your city below for local details.
How do I book Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
Open the Maha Mrityunjaya Homam booking page, choose a verified pandit, the date and time, and pay online — or send your details on WhatsApp and Rutviju arranges a pandit for you.