Mrityunjaya Homa
When
Fri, 9 October
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.
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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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How it works
- 1
Register & share your sankalpa
Add your name, gotra, rashi and nakshatra — for yourself and your family in one booking.
- 2
Our pandits perform the ceremony
Trained Vaidic pandits perform the ceremony with full vidhi on your chosen date.
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Receive your receipt & blessings
You get an official receipt by email and SMS, carrying the blessings of the ceremony.
What you receive
Sankalpa in your name
Your intention is taken by name during the ceremony.
Official receipt
Sent to you by email and SMS for your records.
Trained Vaidic pandits
In the living tradition of Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji.
Authentic vidhi
Performed exactly as the shastras prescribe.
A living Vedic tradition
Vaidic Dharma Sansthan revives the timeless Vedic tradition — training pandits, performing authentic pujas, homas and samskaras, and carrying the sacred knowledge of the Vedas to every home.
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