This Homam is performed to Lord Shiva, so that the devotee performing this homam will get longevity in life. apa mrityu, Akala Maranam etc., are terms indicating untimely and unfortunate death. Many combinations of planets presage such undesirable possibility. Ayush Karaka, Lagan lord, the lord of the Eighth, etc. must all be favourable in a natal chart to avoid such doom.

When such planets are not favourable, individually or in combination, and when they come to rule as Maha Dasa lord of Bhukthi lord, should bad Gochara effects also combine, death may inevitably ensue. The best remedy is to perform Ayushya Homam on every birthday, as reckoned by the birth-star - and not by the English anniversary date.