Maha Mrityunjaya Homam

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மஹா மிருத்யுஞ்ஜய ஹோமம் – Homam for Health, Long Life & Fear Removal

This Homam invokes Lord Shiva in His form as Tryambaka (the three-eyed one), the destroyer of death and the granter of moksha (liberation). The main mantra – Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – is said to be the most powerful healing chant in the Vedas.

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Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra (Main Mantra):

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।
उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat

Meaning:

“We worship the three-eyed One (Lord Shiva), who nourishes and spreads fragrance. May He liberate us from death and grant us immortality, just like a ripe cucumber is freed from its stem.”

Why Perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?

Purpose Benefits
Severe health issues or chronic illness Heals body, mind, and soul
Recovery from surgery, hospitalisation Accelerates healing
Protection from untimely death or accidents Ensures safety and longevity
Fear of black magic, evil eye or negativity Acts as a spiritual shield
During Rahu/Ketu/Sani Dasha or bad transit Balances malefic effects
Prayers for elders, children, or terminally ill Grants divine protection
For spiritual seekers Helps in karma clearing and inner peace

Best Days to Perform Maha Mrityunjaya Homam

Day Significance
Monday (Somavaram) Day of Lord Shiva
Pradosham days (Twice a month) Powerful for Lord Shiva
Maha Shivaratri Supreme benefit
During illness, surgery, or planetary affliction Timely divine intervention
Birthday / Janma Nakshatra For long life and protection

Homam Procedure (Step-by-Step):

  1. Sankalpam – Declaration of name, nakshatra, gotra, and purpose
  2. Ganapathi Puja – For removing obstacles
  3. Kalasha Sthapana – Energizing holy water
  4. Lord Shiva Avahanam (Invocation) – Through Rudra Mantras
  5. Maha Mrityunjaya Japa – 108 or 1008 repetitions
  6. Offerings into Homa Fire:
  7. Ghee, black sesame seeds, arugampul (durva), bilva leaves
  8. Medicinal herbs, cow ghee, dry fruits, honey
  9. Rudram chanting (optional but highly beneficial)
  10. Purna Ahuti – Final sacred offering
  11. Sprinkling Theertham and Vibhuti distribution
  12. Shanti Mantras and Arati

Homam Samagri (Items Required):

  • Ghee, honey, sesame seeds
  • Bilva leaves (important for Shiva)
  • Sandalwood, dried grass, cow dung cakes (optional)
  • Milk, curd, fruits
  • Navadhanyam (9 grains)
  • Camphor, agarbatti, turmeric, kumkum
  • Rudraksha (optional), white cloth

Benefits of Maha Mrityunjaya Homam

Area Result
Health Strengthens immunity, heals chronic disease
Longevity Increases lifespan, especially for elderly
Mental Peace Removes fear, anxiety, negative thinking
Spiritual Burns past karma and grants inner light
Family Protection for children, elders, and expecting mothers
Planetary Relief Reduces dosha from Rahu, Ketu, Sani

Where to Perform:

  • At home (with experienced priest and homa kundam)
  • Shiva temples or Vedic centers
  • Online sankalpam participation in Varanasi, Rameswaram, or Thiruvannamalai (optional)
  • During hospital recovery (for relatives), can also be done remotely by a priest

Additional Practices for Maximum Effect:

Practice Benefit
Chant Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra daily 108 times Creates protective energy
Apply Vibhuti (sacred ash) on forehead Shiva’s blessing for strength
Offer bilva leaves and water to Shiva Lingam Clears illness karma
Donate food, white cloth, or medicines Brings grace and health to family

Would You Like:

  • A PDF of the full Maha Mrityunjaya Homam procedure (Tamil / English)?
  • Audio or chanting recording of the mantra (slow-paced for practice)?
  • Personalized date suggestion based on your birth chart or health condition?
  • Guidance for doing simple homam or japa at home?