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 Surat
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Surat
The homam is performed in the patient’s name and gotram in your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Surat
- Ambika Niketan Temple
- ISKCON Surat
- Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Surat
Areas we cover in and around Surat
- Adajan
- Vesu
- Varachha
- Piplod
- Katargam
- Athwa
Puja timings in Surat this week
Surat 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 | 05:57 PM | 09:36 AM – 10:59 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:49 AM | 05:57 PM | 04:34 PM – 05:57 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:45 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 08:13 AM – 09:36 AM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:50 AM | 05:57 PM | 03:10 PM – 04:33 PM | 12:01 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:51 AM | 05:56 PM | 12:24 PM – 01:47 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 01:47 PM – 03:10 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:52 AM | 05:56 PM | 11:01 AM – 12:24 PM | 12:02 PM – 12:46 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Surat
- 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 Surat and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Surat (this page) | ₹8,950 | Gujarati |
| Ahmedabad | ₹8,100 | Gujarati |
| Mumbai | ₹8,100 | Marathi |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost in Surat?
Expect to pay from ₹8,950 in Surat — that is the pandit dakshina for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. This includes the standard area rate for Surat (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 Gujarati-speaking pandit for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Surat?
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 Surat do you cover?
Homes and offices across Surat, including Adajan, Vesu, Varachha, Piplod, Katargam and Athwa. Whether a pandit is free for your date and area is confirmed when you pick a slot.