Maha Mrityunjaya Jaap in Varanasi is performed to please Lord Shiva or Bholenath who is the most merciful god. The words Maha means great, Mrityu means death and Jaya means victory, which means this mantra gives the person victory over death by performing this Jaap. Mrityunjaya Jaap rejuvenates and bestows health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity, and contentment.