About Mahamritunjay Puja

Location - Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Mandir, Nashik, Maharashtra

The Mahamrityunjaya Puja is one of the most powerful and sacred rituals dedicated to Lord Shiva, specifically in his form as the conqueror of death (Mrityunjaya). This puja involves the chanting of the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, a potent Vedic mantra from the Rig Veda, known for its healing and life-protecting energies.

Performing this puja helps to remove the fear of untimely death, overcome chronic health issues, and provide mental, emotional, and spiritual strength. It is especially recommended during times of serious illness, life-threatening situations, or to bring peace and protection to oneself and loved ones.

The vibrations of the mantra, when chanted with devotion and precision during the puja, are said to activate deep healing energies, ward off negative influences, and bring blessings of long life, good health, and spiritual growth.

This puja can be performed on an individual's name with sankalp (personal intention) by experienced Vedic priests, and the blessings are believed to reach the devotee even if performed remotely.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Mahamrityunjaya Puja is performed to seek protection from untimely death, overcome serious health challenges, and gain peace, strength, and longevity. It invokes Lord Shiva’s blessings for life protection and healing.

Yes, it can be performed remotely by experienced priests. Your name and gotra are included in the sankalp, and the puja is conducted with the same rituals and dedication as in-person.

Anyone facing major health concerns, fear of death, chronic illness, or seeking divine protection and peace should consider this puja. It is also recommended for elderly individuals or those going through a critical phase in life.

Depending on the number of mantra chants (Jaap count), the puja can take several hours or span across 1–2 days. Common jaap counts are 1100, 11,000, or 1.25 lakh (125,000) chants.

You can sit in a calm place, listen to the live or recorded session (if provided), and mentally repeat the mantra: “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat.” Maintain a positive and devotional mindset during the time of the puja.