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51000 Mahamrityunjay Jaap In Varanasi

At Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple, (Varanasi)

51000 Mahamrityunjay Jaap In Varanasi

About this puja

Chanting of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 51,000 times, with Rudrabhishek and a havan, at Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple, Varanasi.

This anushthan is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, called the "Mantra of Victory over Death", is revered for protection and peace of mind. Priests chant it 51,000 times, following Vedic custom, at Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi. It is often chosen by those facing stress or planetary afflictions, and by those praying for well-being and prosperity. Gauri Ganesh Pujan, Kalash Pujan and Navagraha Pujan open the puja. After the 51,000 chants, Rudrabhishek is offered to Lord Shiva, followed by a special havan. It ends with aarti and prayers for well-being, peace, protection and prosperity.

Why devotees perform it

Believed to bring the protection and blessings of Lord Shiva for well-being, mental peace and spiritual strength. Traditionally done to lessen the pull of negative energies, fear, stress and obstacles. Devotees pray through it for well-being, protection and prosperity. Devotees believe it lessens adverse planetary influences and brings harmony to the family. The closing Rudrabhishek and havan are held to add to its spiritual significance.

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