About Ayush Homam
About this puja
Ayush Homam is performed for a long and healthy life by invoking Ayur Devata, the deity of life span. It is traditionally done on a child’s first birthday and on birthdays by birth star (janma nakshatram).
The homam is offered with the Ayur Suktam and often the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, asking for health, long life and protection from illness. It is one of the most common homams for children in South Indian families.
Why families book it
- Long life and good health
- Protection for children
- Recovery and strength after illness
Good times to do it
- A child’s first birthday (abdapurthi)
- Birthdays by janma nakshatram
- After recovery from illness
What the pandit does
- Ganapati pooja, sankalpam and punyahavachanam
- Kalasha sthapana with Ayur Devata avahanam
- Homam with the Ayur Suktam
- Maha Mrityunjaya ahutis
- Purnahuti and blessings with akshata
Ayush Homam samagri list
- Homa kundam, samidha and ghee
- Homa dravyams and durva grass
- Kalasham, coconuts and mango leaves
- New clothes for the child
- Fruits, sweets and flowers
Ayush Homam near you
Read the full guide to Ayush Homam — meaning, vidhi, samagri, best time and cost — or see local details for your city.
Questions devotees ask us
How much does Ayush Homam cost?
Ayush Homam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹6,100 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.