Noun
yajna (countable and uncountable, plural yajnas)
(Hinduism) A ritual of sacrifice to the Devas.
Even a recent convert may be elected to serve on a Local Spiritual Assembly – the guiding Bahá'í institution at the community level. citation citation mainIndian religions Hinduism seeAlso A yajna initiation to Hinduism ceremony in progress. Source: Internet
In cases where a religious ceremony is present, a Brahmin (Hindu priest) arranges a sacred yajna (fire-sacrifice), and the sacred fire ( Agni ) is considered the prime witness ( sākshī ) of the marriage. Source: Internet
Rambhoja performed the ashwamedha yajna successfully and Parashurama appeared before him again, declaring that he was pleased. Source: Internet
Raja Sagar of the same clan performed the Asvamedha Yajna, and legend holds that his great-grandson Bhagiratha brought the river Ganges to the earth through penance. Source: Internet
The initiation ceremony may also include Yajna (i. Source: Internet
The inscription of Yajna Sri Satakarni (2nd century) from Amaravati is considered to be the earliest so far. Source: Internet