Yajña

Yajña

This term refers to the ritual of the Vedic fire sacrifice intended to honor the gods with songs and offerings.

This term refers to the ritual of the Vedic fire sacrifice intended to honor the gods with songs and offerings. During the transition from the Vedic period to Hinduism the Yajña would be replaced by the Pūjā.

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