About Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa
The Maha Mrutyunjaya Mantra is one of the most sacred and potent mantras in the Rigveda, dedicated to Lord Shiva in his role as the conqueror of death. The Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa is performed 1,08,000 times (or in multiples) with a fire ritual to seek divine protection from severe illness, accidents, negative influences, and to promote physical and mental healing. This is the most powerful remedy for health-related doshas in one's horoscope.
When to perform it
During serious illness in the family, after accidents or near-death experiences, when astrology indicates Mrityu Bhava or Ashtama Shani doshas, during Saturn-related periods (Sadesati), or as a proactive ritual for longevity. Performed best on Pradosham, Shivaratri, or Monday.
The South Indian procedure
South Indian tradition involves Ekadasha Rudra Abhishekam combined with Japa. The Japa is done by a team of 11 or more vedic pandits in relay, completing 1,08,000 mantras. Bilva leaves are offered at each japa cycle.
This is the form our pandits follow by default in Agrahara — Mysore families are overwhelmingly Kannada-tradition. Tell us if your family follows a different sampradaya and we will match a purohit accordingly.
Why families book it
- Powerful protection against illness, disease, and health crises
- Promotes rapid recovery from surgery or serious ailments
- Neutralizes malefic planetary influences related to health
- Bestows longevity and protection from untimely death
- Brings mental peace, strength, and divine grace
- Effective remedy for Kaal Sarp Dosha and Pitru Dosha
How the Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa proceeds
- Sankalpa · stating intention, name, nakshatra, and gotra
- Ganapathi Puja · obstacle removal invocation
- Kalasa Sthapana · consecration of the ritual water pot
- Japa commencement · pandits begin chanting in relay
- Abhishekam of Shivalingam with each panchamrita
- Bilva archana · 1,008 bilva leaves with mantras
- Homa initiation · sacred fire lit and consecrated
- Mrutyunjaya Homa · oblations with mantras
- Purnahuti · final complete offering to the sacred fire
- Prasad distribution · vibhuti, bilva, tulsi
What's included
- Sankalpa with your name and gotra
- Ganapathi Puja for obstacle removal
- Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa · 1,08,000 mantras (team of pandits)
- Maha Mrutyunjaya Homa with homa dravya
- Rudra Abhishekam (Shivalingam with panchamrita)
- Bilva leaf offering throughout the ritual
- Uttara Puja and Purnahuti
- Prasad: Bilva, vibhuti, Rudraksha
Samagri delivered to you
- Bilva leaves (minimum 1,008)
- Panchamrita (milk, curd, honey, ghee, sugar)
- Sesame (black and white), barley
- Ghee for homa (minimum 1kg)
- Rudraksha, vibhuti, chandana
- Homa kund, samidha (palasha wood)
- Flowers: white, blue (for Shiva)
- Coconut, camphor, dhoop
Delivered to your address in Agrahara before the pandit arrives — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Why Agrahara families book Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa with us
सत्यमेव जयते नानृतम् · “Truth alone triumphs.” · Mundaka Upanishad
Veda pathashala trained
Purohits from traditional pathashala backgrounds, performing the full procedure — not an abridged version to finish early.
Kannada first
Sankalpa and the procedure explained in Kannada as standard. Tamil, Telugu, Hindi and English on request.
Samagri delivered
Every item brought to your door — no trip to Devaraja Market on the morning of the ceremony.
Local, not commuting
Pandits who live in Mysore, so your muhurat does not depend on someone driving 145 km that morning.
Fixed price upfront
The amount is agreed on WhatsApp before you confirm. No dakshina negotiation at the end of the puja.
Same-day possible
Satyanarayana Puja, Ayudha Puja and most home rituals can usually be arranged within 24–48 hours.
Transparent Pricing
Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa in Agrahara starts at ₹8,499
That covers the purohit, the full 4–6 hours procedure and the samagri kit delivered to your address in Agrahara. The final amount depends on the scale you want — number of purohits, whether a homam is included, guest count — and it is confirmed on WhatsApp before you commit. Nothing is added afterwards.
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श्रद्धया देयम् · “Give with faith.” · Taittiriya Upanishad
Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa — common questions
How many pandits are needed for this puja?
For 1,08,000 japa, we arrange a team of 8–12 pandits who work in relay. The entire japa is completed in 6–8 hours. We manage the entire team.
Can it be done for a person who is hospitalized?
Yes. The puja can be done at home or a temple on behalf of the person. The Sankalpa is taken in their name. Many families do this while the patient is in hospital.
What is the difference between 11,000 and 1,08,000 japa?
11,000 japa (Eka Dasha) is a shorter version done for general blessings and minor health concerns. 1,08,000 (Lakh Japa) is the full count recommended for serious health issues or specific astrological doshas.
Can this puja be done at a temple?
Yes, we can arrange the puja at select Shiva temples in Bangalore or at your home. Home puja is more personalized and intimate.
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Planning your Maha Mrutyunjaya Japa & Homa in Agrahara
Agrahara sits in Central Mysore, close to Agrahara Circle, and we serve the whole belt around it — Nazarbad, Mandi Mohalla, Devaraja Mohalla, Lakshmipuram included. Whether you are in an independent house, one of the newer apartment projects, or a family home that has been in the locality for generations, the maha mrutyunjaya japa & homa is performed at your address with the samagri brought to you.
Mysore families usually want the Kannada tradition, and that is our default here — the sankalpa, the procedure and the explanation all in Kannada. If your family follows a different sampradaya, or you need the ritual explained in English for relatives joining from abroad, say so when you book and we will match a purohit accordingly.
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