A sawa lakh recitation of the Vedic prayer to Tryambaka, the three-eyed form of Lord Shiva, offered at Trimbakeshwar in your family's name under Guruji's guidance. It is a prayer offered alongside medical care, never in place of it.
A Maha Mrityunjay Jaap Trimbakeshwar sitting is a long, carefully counted recitation of one of the best-known Vedic prayers to Lord Shiva, offered in the Jyotirlinga town whose name is tied to the mantra's first word. That word is Tryambaka, the three-eyed one.
The mantra appears in the seventh book of the Rigveda (7.59.12) and again in the Yajurveda:
Om tryambakam yajamahe sugandhim pushtivardhanam, urvarukamiva bandhanan mrityor mukshiya maamritat.
In plain words: we worship the fragrant three-eyed Lord who nourishes all beings. As ripe fruit slips easily from its vine, may we be freed from the bonds of death, and not be kept from immortality.
Mrityunjay means the one who overcomes death, and devotees often read the mantra as more than a prayer for a longer life: it is also a prayer to be free of fear and attachment. Popular stories connect it with the young devotee Markandeya, whom Lord Shiva is said to have protected. Such stories speak of devotion; they are not a promise about anyone's health.
Sawa lakh is the traditional way of saying 1.25 lakh, or 1,25,000. In a sawa lakh Mahamrityunjay jaap, the pandits together complete that full count over several days, keeping track on a mala, and each day's recitation is dedicated to the sankalp made in your family's name.
This jaap is a prayer. It does not replace medical treatment, and nothing on this page is medical advice. If someone in your family is unwell, please keep following the doctor's advice and continue their medicines, and see the jaap as prayer offered alongside that care. Maha Mrityunjay puja benefits are described here as traditional beliefs, and no one can promise a particular result.
You may also want to read about the Rudrabhishek puja, which centres on the abhishek of the Shiva linga rather than a counted mantra. If your concern arises from a horoscope, see the Rahu Ketu puja, and if it concerns your ancestors, see the Pitra Dosh puja. Guruji can tell you which observance fits your intention.
No one is obliged to perform this jaap, and it is not a decision to make out of fear or pressure. Families usually consider it for reasons like these:
You do not need a horoscope or a specific reason to enquire. Traditionally, a sankalp can be taken in the name of a family member who cannot travel, so a patient does not have to interrupt treatment to be included. Share your situation with Guruji, who can tell you whether this jaap suits what you have in mind or whether a simpler observance would serve you better.
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You share the purpose of the jaap and the names to be included. Guruji suggests suitable dates and explains what the days will involve, including whether your family needs to be present throughout.
The jaap formally begins with a sankalp, a spoken resolve that states the names, gotra and purpose. The family normally takes it in person; if someone cannot be there, Guruji explains how their name is included.
Prayers to Lord Ganesha, the setting up of the kalash and the invocation of Lord Shiva prepare for the recitation. The exact sequence follows the tradition Guruji observes.
The pandits recite the mantra with care for pronunciation and rhythm, keeping the count on a mala. The recitation is shared among them so that the full count can be completed within the planned days.
Those reciting keep a simple, regular routine until the count is complete. Guruji tells you in advance which observances, such as simple sattvik food, apply to your family.
Traditionally, a long jaap is rounded off with a havan, with offerings made in proportion to the count. Guruji confirms how this will be done for your booking.
The final offering, aarti and prasad complete the jaap, and the family receives blessings. Temple darshan has its own queue and rules, so keep separate time for it.
Duration: Usually spread over several days. Guruji confirms the exact schedule when you book.
Trimbakeshwar, in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The town's name grows out of the word Tryambaka, which is also the word the Maha Mrityunjay mantra opens with. For many devotees, that link is the simplest reason to offer this prayer here.
The Jyotirlinga is traditionally understood to represent Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together. The nearby Brahmagiri hills are regarded as the source of the Godavari, and Kushavarta Kund is the town's sacred tank. This meeting of Shiva worship and the Godavari gives a sankalp, a jaap or a family observance here a particular meaning for devotees. You can read more on the Trimbakeshwar temple page.
Guruji tells you where the jaap will be held when you book. Darshan at the temple has its own arrangements and rules, so allow time for each.
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The Maha Mrityunjaya puja costs ₹41,000 for the sawa lakh jaap, with samagri and dakshina included. Food and stay are arranged separately. The 5 days and 5 pandits listed are not final; Guruji confirms the number of days and the number of pandits when you book [TO VERIFY]. Please check the current amount with Guruji before you travel.
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Guruji confirms the number of days and pandits when you book.
| Feature | Sawa Lakh (1.25 lakh) Jaap |
|---|---|
| Price | ₹41,000 Guruji confirms the number of days and pandits when you book. |
| Samagri | Yes |
| Dakshina | Yes |
| Silver naag | Not applicable |
| Pandits | 5 |
| Food | No |
| Stay | No |
| Days | 5 |
| Type | Individual |
| Book via WhatsApp: Sawa Lakh (1.25 lakh) Jaap |
Wear clean, modest, traditional clothes for the sankalp and the closing rites: for example, a dhoti and kurta or kurta-pyjama for men, and a saree or salwar kurta for women. If a specific rule applies to your booking or to the inner areas of the temple, Guruji will tell you in advance.
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Sawa lakh is the traditional term for 1.25 lakh, or 1,25,000. It is the total count of recitations that the pandits complete together over the planned days, dedicated to the sankalp in your family's name.
No one can promise that. The jaap is a prayer, traditionally believed to bring protection and strength, and it does not replace medical treatment. Please keep following your doctor's advice, and never stop or delay treatment because of the jaap.
The package on this page is ₹41,000 for the sawa lakh jaap. It includes samagri and dakshina, and does not include food or stay. Please confirm the final amount and details with Guruji when you book.
No. Guruji arranges the pandits for your booking. The package lists 5 days and 5 pandits, but these numbers are not final, so please ask him what applies to your dates.
Traditionally, a sankalp can be taken in the name of a relative who is unwell or lives far away. Tell Guruji in advance so that he can explain what information is needed and whether someone from the family should attend.
Mondays, Pradosh and the month of Shravan are traditionally held dear in Shiva worship, but a suitable date also depends on the panchang and on your family's circumstances. Guruji suggests a muhurat when you enquire.
Pandit Ravi Guruji has performed pujas here for more than 20 years.
Each step follows the traditional vidhi, explained to you beforehand.
Ask about a separate puja for your family when you book.
Share your birth details on WhatsApp for a free check by Guruji.
Rudrabhishek puja Trimbakeshwar devotees can book with Guruji: a one-day Vedic abhishek of Lord Shiva, with Rudra hymns chanted as sacred offerings flow over the Shivling.
A one-day individual puja with jaap at Trimbakeshwar, traditionally believed to calm the influence of Rahu and Ketu and to bring steadiness of mind.
A one-day rite at Trimbakeshwar for the peace of departed ancestors, with tarpan, pind daan and prayers led by Guruji.
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