In Hinduism, Yajña or Yagna, also known as Havana in modern contexts, is a ritual done in front of a sacred fire, often with mantras. Yajna has been a Vedic tradition, described in a layer of Vedic li
A yagna being performed by Nambudiris of Kerala
A mandala for yajna in Kumbheshwar Temple, Nepal
Priests performing Vedic yajña at Vishnu Kunda in Thirumakudalu Narasipura
Old Durga Mandir, Banaras
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Yajna
…In Hinduism, Yajña or Yagna (Sanskrit: यज्ञ, lit. 'act of devotion, worship, offering in fire', IAST: yajña), also known as Havana in modern contexts, is a ritual…
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