Ayusha is nothing but means age in Sanskrit and ayusha homam is performed by well learned purohits for a healthy long life and for removal of hindrances from life. This is performed usually on the naming ceremony of a newly born baby, wishing for his/her wellness and having a happy life forever. On this homam the god of life Ayur Devatha is worshipped and it believed that by doing this homam forever blessings from the god of life is attained. Even this homam is done in the houses where a person has come out from a terminal illness and wishing for a healthy life here after. Even people who wish for overall wellness and goodness in a home, perform this ayush homam once in a year to get rid of all the evil bodies which has surrounded them. These practices were once performed only in the houses of Brahmin households, but has become a common one everywhere.