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 Kolkata
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Kolkata
The homam is performed in the patient’s name and gotram in your family’s tradition.
Shiva temples in and around Kolkata
- Belur Math
Areas we cover in and around Kolkata
- Salt Lake
- New Town
- Behala
- Tollygunge
- Howrah
- Garia
- Dum Dum
- Ballygunge
Puja timings in Kolkata this week
Kolkata 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 | 05:48 AM | 04:53 PM | 08:35 AM – 09:58 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 05:49 AM | 04:53 PM | 03:30 PM – 04:53 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:53 PM | 07:13 AM – 08:35 AM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 05:50 AM | 04:52 PM | 02:07 PM – 03:30 PM | 10:59 AM – 11:43 AM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 05:51 AM | 04:52 PM | 11:22 AM – 12:44 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 12:44 PM – 02:07 PM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 05:52 AM | 04:52 PM | 10:00 AM – 11:22 AM | 11:00 AM – 11:44 AM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Kolkata
- 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 Kolkata and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata (this page) | ₹8,100 | Bengali |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹8,950 | Odia |
| Patna | ₹8,950 | Hindi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost in Kolkata?
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Kolkata starts from ₹8,100 as pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. Kolkata is charged the base price, with no area surcharge. Samagri and express booking are optional, and the full bill with GST is shown before you pay.
Can I book a Bengali-speaking pandit for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Kolkata?
Yes — Bengali-speaking pandits are the norm in Kolkata. Check the languages on each profile before you pick.
Which areas of Kolkata do you cover?
Most of Kolkata — for example Salt Lake, New Town, Behala, Tollygunge, Howrah and Garia. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.