Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap In Varanasi

About this puja

A 1,25,000 Maha Mrityunjaya mantra jaap with Rudrabhishek and a havan, at Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple, Varanasi.

This is one of the most sacred rituals for Lord Shiva. The Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is chanted 1,25,000 times, which tradition regards as a complete and highly auspicious offering. It is performed at Shri Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi by Vedic priests, and devotees traditionally pray through it for protection, peace, family welfare and freedom from fear and stress. A 51,000 jaap is also available. Many devotees choose the Shravan month. The puja starts with Gauri Ganesh Pujan, Kalash Pujan and Navagraha Pujan. Six to seven priests then chant the mantra 1,25,000 times. Rudrabhishek follows with offerings and Vedic mantras, and a special havan ends the puja, with prayers for well-being, protection, peace and prosperity.

Why devotees perform it

Traditionally performed to ask Lord Shiva for well-being and protection. Devotees believe it eases stress, fear and negative energies, and brings peace of mind and inner strength. Often done to pray for protection from unexpected trouble and for the well-being of the family. The Rudrabhishek and havan are held to deepen its significance for prosperity and purification. Said to support family harmony, career stability, confidence and spiritual growth.