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 Indore
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Indore
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 Indore
- Khajrana Ganesh Temple
- Annapurna Temple
- Bada Ganpati Temple
Areas we cover in and around Indore
- Vijay Nagar
- Palasia
- Rau
- Bhawarkua
- Nipania
- Rajendra Nagar
Puja timings in Indore this week
Indore 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 | 06:39 AM | 05:43 PM | 09:25 AM – 10:48 AM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:39 AM | 05:43 PM | 04:20 PM – 05:43 PM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:40 AM | 05:42 PM | 08:03 AM – 09:26 AM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:42 PM | 02:57 PM – 04:19 PM | 11:49 AM – 12:33 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:41 AM | 05:42 PM | 12:12 PM – 01:34 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:42 AM | 05:42 PM | 01:34 PM – 02:57 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:34 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:43 AM | 05:41 PM | 10:50 AM – 12:12 PM | 11:50 AM – 12:34 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Indore
- 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 Indore and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Indore (this page) | ₹8,950 | Hindi |
| Jaipur | ₹8,950 | Hindi |
| Nagpur | ₹8,950 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost in Indore?
Expect to pay from ₹8,950 in Indore — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. This includes the standard area rate for Indore (the base price is ₹8,100 in the metro cities). Booking and platform fees and 18% GST are added at checkout, and nothing is charged until you confirm the bill.
Can I book a Hindi-speaking pandit for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Indore?
Yes. Each pandit’s languages are listed on their profile, so you can choose one who follows your family’s tradition; mantras are in Sanskrit.
Which areas of Indore do you cover?
Most of Indore — for example Vijay Nagar, Palasia, Rau, Bhawarkua, Nipania and Rajendra Nagar. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.