Especially for those who are struggling on their death bed. This is done to get rid of prolonged sickness. It is also believed to remove the fear of death. Therefore, it is also done for those persons who anticipate his or her untimely death by any means. Chances of death is believed to removed or reduced by this Maha Mrityunjay homam. After the date, this Homa puja held, every Monday for the next 2 months the Maha Mrityunjaya Puja is held for the diseased person or for the person who is facing untimely death like a victim of an accident etc. This is the great Homam where the fire – which is lighted up for homam – is not completely extinguished within the next 24 hours and the puja is held for 4 Prahars i.e. Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is said to be thousands of years old spiritual process which is done by invoking Lord Shiva in the form of MAHA KAAL OR MAHAKAL – the ultimate and primordial force of the universe who is believed to be capable of reducing (or even removing) the process of death and can rejuvenate the man who is fighting against death.
Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is perhaps one of the most effective spiritual ways – the spiritual process of healing – to survive and rejuvenates a man or woman who is under a life threat and fighting against death. Dedicated to Lord Shiva to Prevent Premature Deaths Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is executed to obtain Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death.ġ) Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is performed for longevity.Ģ) Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is performed on birthdays.ģ) Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is also done for extending a lifetime.Ĥ) Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is performed to cure chronic illness and healthy life. This homam also relieves Mrityu dosha or premature death. These hymns are used in the Purnahuti or in the final offering of the famous Soma sacrifice. Since these are used as offerings in this home to Mrityu, the god of death, praying for long life. The hymns are devoted to curable diseases such as arbuda or cancer. The first is famous for purifying the blood and the second is used as medicine because, in one place, it is thought that this homam gives the longevity-on the performer. The most prominent offers in this homam are the durva grass and an herb called amrita. Mrityu which means the death of death or the destroyer of death.
The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva.
The Mruthyunjaya Homam is executed to get Jaya or the victory over Mritya or death. Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam is dedicated to Lord Shiva to prevent premature deaths.