Homam (also called havan) is a religious ritual performed by Hindus to invoke the blessings of specific Gods and Godesses. It begins with the Karta (devotee) invoking Agni (God of fire) and inviting him to carry the dravya (offerings into the fire) to the concerned deity. The Gods, pleased with the offerings grant the wishes of the devotees in the form of benefits likelongevity,success in business, good health, prosperity, progeny etc., several different homams appropriate to obtain the desired benefits. Select the homam you prefer, and will arrange for it to be conducted according to prescribed formats on the date you specify.

Homams are poojas performed for a particular deity by invoking Agni, the God of fire, Please select any option from the list, to see details of each Homam 'Maha Mruthyunjaya Homam Dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mrityunjaya Homa is performed to achieve Jaya or Victory over Mritya or death. The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva. One of the synonyms of Lord Shiva is Mrityu Mrityu which means death of the death or the destroyer of death. During this homa one chants 21 mantras. The prominent offerings in this homa are durva grass and an herb called amrita. The former is famous for purifying blood and the latter is a medicine for incurable diseases like arbuda or cancer. Since these are used as offerings in this homa, there is no doubt that it bestows longevity on the performer. The Mrityunyaja homa is said to remove the fear of death. The hymns are devoted to Mrityu, the God of death, praying for long life. These hymns are used in the purnahuti or the final offering in the famous Soma sacrifice. This homa also alleviates Mrityu dosha or untimely death.

Required Materials

Name	Quantity
Turmeric Powder	1 Packet
Kumkum	1 Cup
Fruits	12 Bananas & 5 Variety fruits- 5 fruits for each variety
Betel level	20
Flowers	1 Bunches
Betel Nuts	1 Packet
Incense sticks	1 Packet
Sandalwood Paste / Powder	1 Packet
Rice	2 Lbs
Deepams	2
Sesame Oil	1 Cup
Wicks	4
Sivalingam	1
Change	$ 21
Garland	1
Camphor	1 Pack
Coconut	3
Yogurt	1 cup
Milk	1 Cup
Sugar	1 Cup
Blouse Piece	2
Honey	1 Cup
Elachi, Lavangam, Saffron	Few
Kalasam	1
Dry Fruits Mixed	Few
Ghee	150 Gms
Pongalsalt Vessel	1
Havansamagri, Dry Coconuts, Bricks	Sufficient quantities
AluminumFoil Trays	Sufficient quantities
Rosewater, Gangajal	1 Small Bottle
New Bedsheet	1
Plates	Few
Cups	Few

Navadhanya ( 9 Grains ) 2 lb of each explained in each of the following languages

English	Kannada	Telugu	Tamil
Wheat	Suji Godi	Godumulu	Goduma
Rice	Akki	Beeyamu	Arisi
Thoor Dal	Thogari Bele	Kandi Pappu	Thuvaram Paruppu
Moong Dal	Hesaru Bele	Peraru Pappu	Pasi Paruppu
Chana Dal	Kaddale	Senagalu	Kondai Kadala
Rajma	Aura Bele	Chikudu Pappu	Mochha Kottai
Sesame	Yeilu	Nuvullu	Yellu
Urud Dal	Uddin Bele	Nalla Minumulu	Pappu Ulutham
Horse Gram	Hurli	Ullavalu	Kollu

Other Pooja Materials from Home :

* Deepam (Lamp), Oil, MatchBox, Cotton Wicks.

* Kalasam, Panchapatra and Uddharini, Small Trays 2 nos.

* Big Trays 2 nos, Small Cups 5 nos.

* Asirvada New Dresses, Blankets 2 nos (For Guest Seating).

* Paper Napkins and paper Plates (Sufficient quantities).

* Aluminium Foil.