Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap in Ujjain


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This is a Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap in Ujjain. Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is a very famous ritual that is performed on all Mondays. This is one of the most sacred and auspicious occasions during the month of Kartik - the first month in Hindu calendar. The significance of this ritual lies in the fact that on this day Lord Shiva travels around the world to know his past life or previous births, who have departed their physical forms after completion of their karma.This ritual is performed on a specific day and time, which is determined by the astrologers Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap is also known as Maha Puja as it involves anointing with holy water and praying to Goddess Mahalakshmi. 

  • Location Madhya Pradesh [map]
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