Associated Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय माऽमृतात्॥
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Ma'mritat.
Structure & Presiding Deity
The Mahamrityunjaya Yantra encodes the healing and life-protecting energy of the Mahamrityunjaya mantra in geometric form, centered on Shiva's protective power over death and disease (Tryambaka, the three-eyed one).
Installation & Puja Vidhi
Installed near the bed of a person recovering from illness, or worn as a pendant, worshipped with the Mahamrityunjaya mantra chanted 108 times, especially on Mondays and Maha Shivaratri. Believed to support healing, longevity and protection from untimely death.