Mrityunjaya Homam is a ritual performed to appease Lord Shiva and seek his blessings to win over death. Lord Shiva is one of the trinities along with Lord Vishnu and Brahma. Shivji is the destructor of evil spirits and is therefore highly worshipped.

“Mrityunjaya”as the name states Mrityu is death and Jaya is to win; this sacred Maha Mritrunjaya homam is carried out to get victory over death. According to the vedic scriptures Mritrunjaya homam is performed to avoid untimely death, to come out of the fear of death, and to be protected from unfavourable situations.

The spiritual scriptures also state that performing Maha Mritrunjaya homam increases the lifespan of a person. Those suffering from chronic diseases and have been ailing for a long time now, this homam must be conducted on their behalf so that they can be relieved from pain and sufferings.

The divine Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is also known as Maha Sanjeevani Yagna. People with Mrityu dosh in their horoscope are recommended to perform this yagna and seek blessings for longer life. In the process of homam; 21 powerful mantras are chanted rigorously by learned pundits. Durva grass and amrita herb are the two most important offerings for the homam as it is believed that they nullify the negative energies and drive away evil spirits.

Maha Mritrunjaya homam mantra is:

“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sughadhim Pushtivardanam

Purvarukha meva bandhana, Mrityor mukshiya maamritat”.

This Maha Mrityunjay Mantra when chanted with utmost faith will bring you out of your difficulties and you will also be relieved of the malefic effects of planets. But, one must sincerely follow Maha Mritrunjaya homam vidhi for faster and better results.

The homam begins with making sankalpa, litting the fire lab and Mrityunjaya Mantra jaap is done 108 times. Later; milk, water, fresh flowers, and bel leaves are offered to the idol or to the image of Lord Shiva, Then, holy materials like ghee, durva grass, amrita herb, coconut, rice flakes and sandalwood chips are put into the sacred fire.

Maha Mritrunjaya homam benefits are innumerable and below is mentioned some of them:

• It drives away negative energy
• Regular reciting of the Mrityunjaya mantra heals long term ailments and bestows you good health and longevity
• Peace and prosperity will prevail in the family.
• The person chanting this mantra will be freed from the sins of past life.
• Chanting Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is also a way to attain moksha.