Mrityunjaya Homa
When
Mon, 13 July
7:30 AM – 9:00 AM IST
About this ceremony
Sacred Mantra
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“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam · Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat”
What it feels like
There is a moment when the whole gathering chants 'Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat' — 'free me from death into immortality' — and the fire leaps higher. For anyone who has known fear or illness, it is the sound of hope itself: ancient, unhurried and unbreakable.
What happens inside the Mrityunjaya Homa
Performed in the authentic VDS Vaidic paddhati — Sankalpa, Ganapati Puja, Kalasha Sthapana, Punyahavachanam, the consecration of Agni, the deity's offerings, and the final Purnahuti.
- 1
Sankalpa & Ganapati Puja
Intention is set for health and protection; Ganapati is invoked for an obstacle-free ceremony.
- 2
Kalasha Sthapana
A sacred water pot is consecrated, invoking the healing presence of Shiva and the divine mothers.
- 3
Maha Mrityunjaya Japa
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra ('Tryambakam yajamahe…') is chanted a sankalpic number of times for its powerful healing vibration.
- 4
Homa offerings
Ghee, durva, bilva and herbs are offered into Agni with each repetition of the mantra, transmitting its protective energy.
- 5
Abhishekam & Purnahuti
Sacred abhishekam to the Shivalinga and the final offering complete the homa; vibhuti is given as prasad.
Significance
The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is revered as the 'life-restoring' mantra of the Vedas. Performed as a homa, its vibration is amplified through Agni, surrounding the person with a protective shield. It is sought during serious illness, before surgery, or to dispel a sense of fear and heaviness.
Benefits
- ✦Supports recovery from illness and surgery
- ✦Removes chronic ailments and weakness
- ✦Protects from accidents and untimely fear
- ✦Bestows courage, peace and longevity
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