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Maha Mrityunjaya
Homam
Homam (also called havan) is a
religious ritual performed by Hindus to invoke the blessings of
specific Gods and Godesses. It begins with the Karta (devotee)
invoking Agni (God of fire) and inviting him to carry the dravya
(offerings into the fire) to the concerned deity. The Gods, pleased
with the offerings grant the wishes of the devotees in the form of
benefits likelongevity,success in business, good health, prosperity,
progeny etc., several different homams appropriate to obtain the
desired benefits. Select the homam you prefer, and will arrange for
it to be conducted according to prescribed formats on the date you
specify.
Homam (also called havan) is a religious ritual
performed by Hindus to invoke the blessings of specific Gods and
Godesses. It begins with the Karta (devotee) invoking Agni (God of
fire) and inviting him to carry the dravya (offerings into the fire)
to the concerned deity. The Gods, pleased with the offerings grant
the wishes of the devotees in the form of benefits likelongevity,
success in business, good health, prosperity, progeny etc., Homams
are poojas performed for a particular deity by invoking Agni, the
God of fire, Please select any option from the list, to see details
of each Homam 'Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam Dedicated to Lord
Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mrityunjaya Homa is
performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death. The
object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva. One of the synonyms of
Lord Shiva is Mrityu Mrityu which means death of the death or the
destroyer of death. During this homa one chants 21 mantras. The
prominent offerings in this homa are durva grass and an herb called
amrita. The former is famous for purifying blood and the latter is a
medicine for incurable diseases like arbuda or cancer. Since these
are used as offerings in this homa, there is no doubt that it
bestows longevity on the performer. The Mrityunyaja homa is said to
remove the fear of death. The hymns are devoted to Mrityu, the God
of death, praying for long life. These hymns are used in the
purnahuti or the final offering in the famous Soma sacrifice. This
homa also alleviates Mrityu dosha or untimely death. |
Required Materials:
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Name |
Quantity |
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Turmeric powder |
1 Cup |
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Kumkum |
1 Cup |
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Fruits |
5 Types each 4 |
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Betel leaves |
20 |
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Flowers |
2 Bunch |
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Betel Nuts |
15 pieces |
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Incense sticks |
1 Packet |
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Sandalwood Paste/Powder |
1 Packet |
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Rice |
2 Lbs |
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Deepams |
2 |
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Sesame Oil |
1 Cup |
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Wicks |
4 |
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Sivalingam |
1 |
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Change |
$21 |
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Garland |
1 |
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Camphor |
1 Pack |
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Coconuts |
3 |
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Yogurt |
1 Cup |
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Milk |
1 Cup |
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Sugar |
1 Cup |
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Blouse piece |
2 |
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Honey |
1 Cup |
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Elaichi, lavangam, saffron |
Few |
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Kalasam |
1 |
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Dry fruits mixed |
Few |
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Ghee |
150 Gms |
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Aluminum Foil trays |
2 Big Trays |
Other Puja Materials from Home:
- Deepam ( Lamp ), Oil, Match Box, Cotton Wicks
- Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini.
- Small Cups 5 nos.
- Blankets 2 Nos. (For guest
Seating)
- Paper Napkins, Cups and Paper Plates (sufficient
quantities)
- Aluminium Foil
- Trays 5 ( For Flowers and Fruits)
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