About Maha Mrityunjaya Japam
What is Maha Mrityunjaya Japam?
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is the chanting of the Mrityunjaya mantra (Om tryambakam yajamahe…) 11,000 times by a team of pandits in the name of a person, for recovery from illness, protection from danger and long life.
The mantra from the Rig Veda prays to the three-eyed Shiva to free us from death as a ripe cucumber is freed from its vine. For serious illness the full anushthanam of 1,25,000 japam (Sava Laksha) is done over several days.
Benefits
- Recovery from illness and surgery
- Protection from accidents and danger
- Long life and peace of mind
When to perform
- During illness, before surgery or a difficult dasha
- Mondays, Pradosham and Shravana masam
- Birthdays for elders
How Maha Mrityunjaya Japam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Kalasha sthapana and Rudra pooja
- Mrityunjaya japam (11,000 times)
- Dashamsha homam (optional)
- Abhishekam and harathi
Maha Mrityunjaya Japam samagri list
- Shivalingam or Mrityunjaya yantra
- Rudraksha mala
- Bilva leaves and white flowers
- Milk and water for abhishekam
- Fruits and sweets
Do’s and don’ts
✅ Do
- Share the name, gotra and nakshatra of the person
❌ Avoid
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap near you
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Maha Mrityunjaya Japam cost?
Maha Mrityunjaya Japam with a verified Stuti Mandir pandit starts from ₹7,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1 day (11,000 japam with 3 pandits). 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.
Can the jaap be done for someone in hospital?
Yes. The sankalpam is taken in their name; the family can join on live video.
How many times is the mantra chanted?
11,000 times in one day with three pandits. For the full 1,25,000 book Sava Laksha Maha Mrityunjaya Japam.