What is Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Shiva with the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (“Om Tryambakam yajamahe…”, Rig Veda 7.59.12), performed for health, recovery from illness, protection from untimely death and long life. It takes 2.5 to 4 hours with 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count.
Pandits available for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Chandigarh
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Chandigarh
In North India it is often booked as Maha Mrityunjaya jaap with havan, especially in Sawan and at Kashi Vishwanath.
Well-known temples in and around Chandigarh
- Mata Mansa Devi Temple, Panchkula
- Chandi Mandir
- ISKCON Chandigarh
Areas we cover in and around Chandigarh
- Sector 17
- Sector 35
- Mohali
- Panchkula
- Zirakpur
- Kharar
Puja timings in Chandigarh this week
Chandigarh timings from Sat, 14 Nov. Avoid starting Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Rahu Kalam; your pandit fixes the exact muhurtham.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Rahu Kalam | Abhijit muhurtham |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 14 Nov | 06:48 AM | 05:26 PM | 09:28 AM – 10:47 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:28 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:26 PM | 04:06 PM – 05:26 PM | 11:46 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:25 PM | 08:09 AM – 09:29 AM | 11:46 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:25 PM | 02:46 PM – 04:05 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:24 PM | 12:08 PM – 01:27 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:24 PM | 01:27 PM – 02:46 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:53 AM | 05:23 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:47 AM – 12:29 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Chandigarh
- Fri, 20 Nov
Devutthana Ekadashi
- Sun, 22 Nov
Pradosh Vrat
- Tue, 24 Nov
Purnima
- Fri, 27 Nov
Sankashti Chaturthi
- Fri, 4 Dec
Utpanna Ekadashi
- Sun, 6 Dec
Pradosh Vrat
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam price in Chandigarh and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Chandigarh (this page) | ₹8,950 | Hindi |
| Delhi | ₹8,100 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost in Chandigarh?
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Chandigarh starts from ₹8,950 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. This includes the standard area rate for Chandigarh (the base price is ₹8,100 in the metro cities). Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Chandigarh?
Yes — Hindi-speaking pandits are the norm in Chandigarh. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Chandigarh do you cover?
Sector 17, Sector 35, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur and Kharar and the rest of Chandigarh. Pandits travel within their service radius, so availability is checked against your address and date.