Stuti & Sloka for the Temple

Maha Mrityunjay is the Mahakaal Swaroop of lord Shiva and the literal meaning of the words is ‘The one who has attained victory over Mrityu or Death’. As mentioned above, the Maha Mrityunjay Mantra is considered the most powerful mantra in the universe. The meaning of the Maha Mrityunjay Mantra is “We worship Mrityunjay Mahadev who has three eyes” Who is “Fragrant and helps nourish our lives”. “Just as the fruit gets freed from the bondage of the branch that falls on the earth, in the same way, we should also be freed from pain and fear of death”.

Story of the Temple

The story of the Mrityunjaya Temple is very old and is connected with an ancient well and a Shivalinga. The name of this temple, "Mrityunjaya," means "the deity who attains victory over death." It's believed that by worshipping Lord Shiva in this temple, known as Mahadev, he protects his devotees from accidents or misfortunes. People from all across India come to visit this temple and chant the "Mrityunjaya Path" and "Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra" to find solutions to their problems.

Importance of the Temple

At the Mrityunjay Mahadev Temple in Varanasi, devotees seek blessings for fearlessness and a healthy body. The water from the Dhanvantari Well inside the temple is believed to be miraculous. It contains various herbs and medicines deposited by Lord Dhanvantari. It's said that due to the power of the Maha Mrityunjaya mantra, anyone who bathes with this water can rid themselves of stomach-related ailments and skin diseases.

Pujas Performed in the Temple

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  Kamal Archana

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  Mahamrityunjay Jaap Anusthan

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  Maha Rudrabhisek

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  Bilva Archana

Auspicious tithis & festivals of temple

There is no other temple in the country dedicated to Mahamrityunjay like this one. Inside this temple is the Shivling of Mahamrityunjay Mahadev. Within the vast premises of the temple lies the Dhanvantari Well, where Lord Dhanavantari placed various herbs and medicines. Drinking water from this well not only cures stomach-related ailments but also heals all kinds of wounds on the body.

Darshan & Aarti Timings

Temple Timing

05:30 AM – 01 PM & 03 PM -10:30 PM

Mangala Aarti Timing

04:00AM

Bhog/Aarti Timing

01:00 PM

Sandhya Aarti Timing

08:00 PM to 08:30 PM

Shayan Aarti Timing

12:00 AM

Photo Gallery of the Temple

Offerings of the Temple

How to reach Temple

The below are the travel details for the temple

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