Lord Shiva is known as Mrityunjaya due to the divine presence of Lord Narasimha in his body. Mritunjaya means The One who defeats death. This Shanti is performed to avert untimely, premature death and accidents.

Benefits :

• Protects one from untimely death, due to malefic effects in horoscope or evil effects. 
• Protection from evil forces and enemies
• Liberates one from the cycle of birth and death, delivers salvation.
• Better health & prosperity