Karamkand

Maha-Mrityunjay Puja

The **Maha Mrityunjaya Paath** is a devotional practice that involves the repeated recitation of the **Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra**, a powerful Vedic mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva. This paath is performed to seek divine protection, healing, and spiritual growth, especially in situations involving severe illness, fear, or danger. **Purpose** - The paath is performed to: - Protect against untimely death. - Heal from physical and mental illnesses. - Overcome fear and anxiety. - Promote longevity and peace. - Attain spiritual liberation. **Process** **Recitation**: The mantra is chanted over 1.25 lacs 10% of the whole chanting is performed during yagna i.e (12500 matras), using a mala (prayer beads) for focus. **Yagna**: A fire ritual (yagna) accompanies the recitation, where offerings are made into a sacred fire while chanting the mantra (12500 chantings) **Duration**: The paath can be performed over a single session or across several days, depending on the devotee’s intent. **Benefits** - Averting death - Provides protection and healing from severe illness. - Alleviates fears and strengthens spiritual resolve. - Creates a powerful spiritual atmosphere conducive to peace and well-being. Venue: Maha-Mrityunjay Mandir, Markandey Mahadev, Shool Tankeshwar in Kashi