Maha Mrityunjaya Puja is offered to Bhagwan SHIV for seeking his blessings. The Mrityunjaya Mantra is taken from Rig Vedas. Meaning of Mrityunjaya Mantra is ---- " a three eyed God Bhagwan Shiv is protecting all the living things on this earth from the negative energy and incidents". It is also called the Rudra Puja. Rudra is a fierce incarnation of God Shiva.
In this puja, maha mritunjaey mantras will be recited and the vibrations plays a powerful role. When a purohit recites the manta, pronounciation of all words makes powerful sound which creates a positive blessing for the person for whom puja is performed. It spreads positive energy in body and environment. It brings internal peace and energy to the person.
As per the religious sentiments, Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra is believed to be strongest Mantra of Bhagwan Shiv. Description of Mantra is written in many Hindu Dharma Mythological Book/ Granth i.e. Padam Puran, Shiv Puran, Rigveda, Yajurveda. It represents the immense power of Mrityunjaya Mantra in Hindu religion. Shiv Puran has explanation of its significance. It is believed those who recites the Mantra will be blessed with Good Health, Long Life in personal life and prosperity and popularity in social life. Maha Mrityunjaya puja is a great remedy for KAL SARP YOG and MANGLIK DOSH.
SUKRACHARYA, the great guru of Danav (demons) performed Mrityunjaya puja to revive (Mare huye ko jeevit karna) the demons who killed by God.