About Mahamrityunjaya
Mahamrityunjaya Pooja is the worship of Lord Shiva as Mrityunjaya, the conqueror of death, with the chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra. Families traditionally perform it during illness, before surgery, on the birthdays of elders or during difficult planetary periods, praying for health and long life. The mantra is chanted with abhishekam and offerings to the Shiva linga.
Mahamrityunjaya samagri list
- Bilva leaves — 108
- Durva grass — 1 bunch
- Milk for abhishekam — 1 litre
- Turmeric powder — 100 g
- Kumkum — 100 g
- Sandalwood paste — 1 small pack
- Akshata (rice mixed with turmeric) — 250 g
- Loose flowers — 1 kg
- Flower garlands — 2
- Betel leaves — 50
- Betel nuts — 25
- Bananas — 1 dozen
- Fruits (5 varieties) — 5 of each
- Coconuts — 5
- Mango leaves — 1 bunch
- Kalasham (copper or silver pot) — 1
- Blouse piece or new cloth — 1
- Ghee — 250 g
- Cotton wicks — 1 pack
- Deepam (oil lamps) — 2
- Camphor — 1 pack
- Incense sticks — 1 pack
- Naivedyam (prasadam prepared at home) — 1 plate
Frequently asked questions
How much does Mahamrityunjaya cost?
Mahamrityunjaya with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.