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Mrittunjaya

मृत्युञ्जय
Also known as: Mṛtyuñjaya, Mahamrityunjaya, Tryambaka

About

The form of Shiva who conquered death. Associated with the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, which is chanted for healing, longevity, and liberation from the cycle of death and rebirth.

Attributes

Death conquerorHealingLongevityLiberation

Symbols

AmritaThird eyeHealing

Associated Mantras

Om Tryambakaṃ Yajāmahe (Mahamrityunjaya Mantra)
Om Mṛtyuñjayāya namaḥ

Scriptures

RigvedaYajurvedaShiva Purana

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Three-eyed form. Often depicted holding amrita pot (nectar of immortality). Peaceful, healing aspect.