Maha Mrityunjaya Homam — South Indian Tradition

Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a fire ritual to Shiva as Mrityunjaya, the conqueror of death, performed for you by a South Indian pandit. Offerings are given into the fire as the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra is chanted, a traditional prayer for health and long life. Up to four loved ones can be named with the gotra, and you see the homam later in photos or video on WhatsApp.What is Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?Mrityunjaya means the conqueror of death, a name of Shiva. In the Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, also written Mrutyunjaya Homam, offerings are given into the fire while his mantra is chanted. It is traditionally offered as a prayer for health and long life, and for protection in a difficult period. A South Indian pandit who follows your family's custom kindles the fire and chants for you. At the outset, the sankalp states your name and gotra.Why devotees book it A prayer for health and long life, offered in faith for someone you love Prayers for recovery during an illness, alongside medical care Seeking Shiva's protection through a difficult period in life A birthday prayer for an elder, offered on the birth star When to bookMondays, Maha Shivaratri and the months of Shravan and Karthika are traditional times for this homam. So is the birth star of the person for whom it is offered. After you book, we agree a date and muhurtham with you in a WhatsApp message.What this booking covers Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit of your family's tradition Sankalp with your name and gotra, and birth star if you share it, for up to four names Photos or video of your puja on WhatsApp Add-ons for this booking Rudrabhishekam Annadanam Choose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.Please note Your pandit is matched to your language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam) and family tradition; tell us both when you book. The date and muhurtham are fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking. Prasad is not sent to your address. More Shiv pujas Rudrabhishekam on Pradosham — South Indian Tradition Ayushya Homam on Your Birth Star — South Indian Tradition Maha Mrutyunjaya Homam — Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam Before bookingShare the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with any temple administration. Questions? Contact us.