- Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
- From ₹8,1002.5 to 4 hours
- Dhanvantari Homam
- From ₹7,5002 to 3 hours
- Ayush Homam
- From ₹6,1001.5 to 2 hours
Which puja is best for health and recovery? Traditionally Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, Dhanvantari Homam, Ayush Homam. Which one suits your family depends on your tradition and, for many families, the horoscope — a short call with a pandit helps you choose.
Pujas for health and recovery
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Shiva with the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra (“Om Tryambakam yajamahe…”, Rig Veda 7.59.12), performed for health, recovery from illness, protection from untimely death and long life.
- Recovery from illness and support during treatment
- Protection from accidents and untimely death
- Long life and good health for elders
Dhanvantari Homam
Dhanvantari Homam is a fire ritual to Lord Dhanvantari — the form of Vishnu who emerged from the churning of the ocean holding the pot of amrita and is honoured as the god of Ayurveda — performed for recovery from illness, before surgery and for the health of the family.
- Prayer for recovery from illness and surgery
- Health and strength for elderly family members
- Peace of mind for the family during treatment
Ayush Homam
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).
- Long life and good health
- Protection for children
- Recovery and strength after illness
Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap
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.
- Recovery from illness and surgery
- Protection from accidents and danger
- Long life and peace of mind
When to do it
Mondays, the patient’s birth nakshatra, before or after surgery.
From abroad, or another city
Families in the USA, UK, Canada, the Gulf, Australia and elsewhere book these as live video pujas: the pandit performs the full vidhi in India with your family’s names in the sankalpa, at a time that suits your time zone.
Questions devotees ask us
Which puja is best for health and recovery?
Traditionally Maha Mrityunjaya Homam, Dhanvantari Homam, Ayush Homam. Which one suits your family depends on your tradition and, for many families, the horoscope — a short call with a pandit helps you choose.
When should it be done?
Mondays, the patient’s birth nakshatra, before or after surgery.
Can the puja be done online if I live abroad?
Yes. Many of these pujas can be performed on a live video call: the pandit takes your family’s names, gotra and nakshatra in the sankalpa, at a time that suits your time zone.
Does a puja guarantee the result?
No. A puja is a prayer and a sankalpa made with faith; families do it alongside their own effort — and alongside medical, legal or financial advice where that is needed.
How much does it cost?
From ₹6,100 for Ayush Homam; each puja shows its full price before you pay.