Mruthyunjaya Homam is dedicated to Lord Shiva to avoid untimely death. The Mruthyunjaya Homam is performed to achieve Jayam or Victory over Mruthyu or death. The object of worship of this homa is Lord Shiva and it protects the person suffering from the ailments, accidents and untimely death. This homa also alleviates Mruthyu Dosha and grants longevity to the devotee.