Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Srisailam is performed outside the main temple. The puja cost varies according to the japa count. Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a process of appeasing Lord Shiva to prevent premature death. The word Mirtyu means death, and Jaya means victory. It is the victory over death. This homam removes the dosha associated with early death or mishaps. One should perform this homam with utmost devotion. The puja duration varies with the Japa Sankhya count. One should perform Japam followed by Homam for the best results. Mrityunjaya Japam, followed by the homam, will yield the best results. It is advisable to perform this puja before hospital admission.
One should perform this puja with utmost devotion. Anyone can perform this puja regardless of their age. It is advisable to perform this puja annually for protection. This puja is advisable for newborn babies, as it removes Balarishta Dosha. Maha Mrityunjaya Homam should be performed if there is any threat from enemies. This puja acts as a protector against adversaries. This puja can be performed at home as well. In Srisailam, this puja is performed in a Yagashala, which is near the main temple.
Puja Instructions To Devotees
- One should refrain from consuming non-vegetarian food for three days before the puja.
- A woman can perform this puja after the fifth day of her menstrual cycle.
- A pregnant woman cannot perform this puja.
- A husband cannot perform this puja if his wife is pregnant.
- If there is any death in the family, then this puja can be performed after six months.
- One from the family can perform this puja for the whole family.
- A Brahman can perform this puja on your behalf.
Puja Dress Code
- Gents: dhoti (white) and shirt or kurta and pajama.
- Ladies: saree or salwar kameez.
- Regardless of age group, we kindly request that all devotees refrain from wearing clothing such as T-shirts and jeans.
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam in Srisailam
Srisailam Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Kshetras. It is believed that performing puja at this Kshetra will yield the best results. Typically, 3 to 4 Brahmans will be performing this ritual. A single person or a couple can perform this puja.
We provide online puja services for those who cannot attend. We courier the puja prasadam to their house address. This ritual is an individual pooja. We don’t perform groups or Samuhika poojas. It is auspicious to perform this puja on your Janma Nakshatra day. You can find out the lucky day for this puja by consulting an astrologer. Maha Mrityunjaya Japa count 11,000, followed by the homam, is advisable for those who are suffering from severe ailments. Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, along with Ayush Homam, is advisable for the bedridden patients.
Puja Details | Japa Sankhya | Puja duration |
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam basic package | 1008 count | 2 to 3 hours |
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam | 2750 count | 3 to 4 hours |
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam | 5500 count | 4 to 5 hours |
Paripoorna Maha Mrityunjaya Homam | 11,000 count | 5 to 6 hours |
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam Procedure
- Acamanah
- Pranayama
- Ganapathi Puja
- Punyahavachana
- Maha Sankalpa
- Kalasa Sthapana
- Kalasa Pooja
- Mrityunjaya Japam
- Ksheetra Tharpanam
- Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
- Purnahuthi
- Mangala Aarti
- Avabrutha Snanam
- Veda Aseervachana
- Brahmana Bhojana
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A minimum of 7 to 10 days of notice is advisable to make the puja arrangements.
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam Benefits
- This puja increases longevity.
- This puja removes any dosha associated with premature death.
- It aids in recovering from long-standing illness.
- This puja drives us towards spirituality.
- Mental peace.
- Family well-being.
- Good health.
- This puja removes Balarishta Dosha for newborn babies.
- This puja acts as a protector from evil deeds.