Mrityunjaya Havan
- Kallur Krishnan Nambuthiripad
- Sep 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Oct 4
Mrityunjaya Havan is a powerful fire ritual dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly in His aspect as Mahāmrityunjaya, the conqueror of death. This havan is performed to invoke divine protection, healing, and spiritual strength, and is considered especially effective for:
Purpose of Mrityunjaya Havan:
Health and Healing: To overcome chronic diseases, promote physical and mental well-being.
Protection from Untimely Death: Safeguards against accidents, sudden calamities, and unexplained fears.
Spiritual Strength and Inner Peace: Invokes Shiva’s energy for courage, calmness, and spiritual awakening.
Longevity and Peaceful Life: Often done on birthdays, during health crises, or before/after surgeries.
Benefits of Mrityunjaya Havan:
Removes planetary doshas (especially from Rahu-Ketu)
Neutralizes black magic or negative energies
Promotes faster recovery from illness
Brings peace to ancestors if done with Shraddha
Enhances family harmony and prosperity
How the Havan is Performed:
Sankalpa (Resolution): The devotee makes a sankalpa stating the purpose, name, gotra, and desired outcome.
Invocation of Deities: Lord Ganesha is first invoked to remove obstacles, followed by Lord Shiva.
Chanting of Mrityunjaya Mantra:The core mantra chanted 108, 1008, or 11,000+ times:
“ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्।उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान्मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥”
"We worship the three-eyed Lord (Shiva), who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings.May He liberate us from the bondage of death, just as a ripe cucumber is effortlessly separated from its stem — but not from immortality."
Homa Offerings: Each mantra japa is accompanied by an offering (ahuti) into the sacred fire.
Purnaahuti and Aarati: The ritual concludes with a final grand offering and blessings.
When to Perform Mrityunjaya Havan:
During Ayushya Homam days or birthdays
On Maha Shivaratri, Pradosham, or Amavasya
During critical illness or to recover from surgery
As a regular monthly or yearly remedy for health & longevity