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 Thiruvananthapuram
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Thiruvananthapuram
The homam is performed in the patient’s name and gotram in your family’s tradition.
Well-known temples in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- Attukal Bhagavathy Temple
- Pazhavangadi Ganapathy Temple
Areas we cover in and around Thiruvananthapuram
- Kowdiar
- Vazhuthacaud
- Kazhakoottam
- Pattom
- Sasthamangalam
- Karamana
Puja timings in Thiruvananthapuram this week
Thiruvananthapuram 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 | 06:14 AM | 05:59 PM | 09:10 AM – 10:39 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 04:31 PM – 05:59 PM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 07:43 AM – 09:11 AM | 11:43 AM – 12:30 PM |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 06:15 AM | 05:59 PM | 03:03 PM – 04:31 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 12:07 PM – 01:35 PM | None (Wednesday) |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 01:35 PM – 03:03 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
| Fri, 20 Nov | 06:16 AM | 05:59 PM | 10:40 AM – 12:08 PM | 11:44 AM – 12:31 PM |
Vrats and festival days ahead in Thiruvananthapuram
- 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 Thiruvananthapuram and nearby
| City | Starting dakshina | Language |
|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram (this page) | ₹8,950 | Malayalam |
| Kochi | ₹8,950 | Malayalam |
| Madurai | ₹8,950 | Tamil |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Homam cost in Thiruvananthapuram?
The starting dakshina in Thiruvananthapuram is ₹8,950 for 1 to 3 pandits, depending on the japa count. This includes the standard area rate for Thiruvananthapuram (the base price is ₹8,100 in the metro cities). The pandit you choose, a samagri kit or express booking can change the total, which you see in full before paying.
Can I book a Malayalam-speaking pandit for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Thiruvananthapuram?
You can. Filter by the language your family prays in; every Rutviju pandit’s languages are shown before you book.
Which areas of Thiruvananthapuram do you cover?
Most of Thiruvananthapuram — for example Kowdiar, Vazhuthacaud, Kazhakoottam, Pattom, Sasthamangalam and Karamana. You’ll see the free slots for your address when you book.