Maha Mrityunjaya Homam is performed for obtaining the favour of sree parameshwar, the mrityunjaya murthy, with a view to be free from diseases, accidents, untimely death and dasha sandhi dosha (inauspicious position of heavenly bodies). Performing of mrityunjaya homam on the birth star day, birth star day of the month and birth star anniversary day will provide longevity, goog health and comfort. If the horoscope predicts possibility of untimely death, fear of death, and diseases during the dasha sandhi period, the best solution is to conduct maha mrityunjaya homam.