The Maha Mrityunjaya Homam (sometimes spelled Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa) is a highly sacred fire ritual (homam) performed in Hindu tradition. It invokes the blessings of Lord Shiva, specifically through the chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra — one of the most powerful Vedic mantras for protection, healing, and spiritual liberation.

What is the Maha Mrityunjaya Homam?

  • It is a fire ritual that aims to overcome fear of death, remove obstacles, promote health, and bring spiritual and material benefits.

  • “Mrityunjaya” means “victory over death,” and the homam is intended to invoke Shiva’s energy for healing and longevity.

  • It is often performed for individuals facing serious illness, dangers, astrological afflictions (doshas), or for those desiring a long, healthy, and spiritually prosperous life.

Benefits:

  • Protection from untimely death and serious diseases.

  • Relief from chronic health issues and emotional troubles.

  • Removal of negative karmic influences and doshas (like Kalasarpa dosha, Rahu/Ketu afflictions).

  • Promotes peace, mental clarity, spiritual growth, and prosperity.

When is it performed?

  • On auspicious days like Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham days, Sankranti, Amavasya (new moon), or based on astrological advice.

  • It can also be performed on personal occasions such as birthdays, wedding anniversaries, or during periods of crisis.

Basic Homa Pooja Items:

  1. Homa Kundam (fire pit – usually copper, brass, or mud)

  2. Dry Firewood (small pieces) or Mango wood sticks

  3. Kusa grass (Darbha grass)

  4. Camphor (Karpura)

  5. Ghee (Clarified Butter) – for offering in the fire

  6. Homa Dravyam (herbal mixture and special samagri for oblations)

  7. Rice (raw, preferably unbroken)

  8. Black Sesame Seeds (Til)

  9. Cow Dung Cakes (optional, traditional)

  10. Navadhanya (9 types of grains)

 

Offerings (for Ahuti):

  • Sandalwood powder

  • Herbs and medicinal plants

  • Dry Coconut pieces

  • Dry fruits (like cashews, raisins, almonds)

  • Betel Leaves (Vetrilai) and Betel Nuts (Areca nuts)

  • Flowers (especially Bilva leaves for Shiva)

  • Fruits (bananas, pomegranates, etc.)

  • Honey, Sugar, and Jaggery

 

Pooja Setup Items:

  • Kalasha (pot) with mango leaves and coconut

  • Turmeric powder (Haldi)

  • Kumkum (vermillion)

  • Sandal paste (Chandan)

  • Incense sticks (Agarbatti)

  • Deepam (oil lamp)

  • Panchamritam (mixture of milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar for Abhishekam if done)

  • Water vessels (small lotas)

 

Special Items for Maha Mrityunjaya Homam:

  • Mrityunjaya Yantra (optional, energized during the homam)

  • Rudraksha Mala (for chanting the mantra)

  • 108 or 1008 Bilva leaves (extremely sacred for Shiva worship)

  • Vibhuti (Sacred Ash) – to be distributed after the homam

Priest Essentials:

  • Mantra books / Chanting sheets

  • Panchapatra Udrani (water vessel with spoon)

  • Asana (seat) for the priest and yajaman (the person for whom the homa is done)

 

General Extra Items (Always good to keep):

  • Clean cloth for altar setup

  • Towels

  • Plates and bowls (for offerings)

  • Extra matchboxes or lighters

  • Blower fan (for fire control if needed)

🌟 Note:
If this is being done at home or a temple, the priest (purohit) usually brings specific items like homa dravyam and kusa grass if requested.

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