In the Vedic Hinduism, a homa (Sanskrit: होम) also known as havan, is a fire ritual performed on special occasions by a Hindu priest . A homa is sometimes called a "sacrifice ritual" because the fire destroys the offering, but a homa is more accurately a "votive ritual". The fire is the agent, and the offerings include those that are material and symbolic such as grains, ghee, milk, incense and seeds. | The Gurukul Jyotisar

Sri Jayanthi Kumaraswami conducts Homa or Yajna on the night of every purnima (full moon) and amavasya (new moon). It is an ancient sacred fire ritual where natural elements are offered to Agni (fire) while chanting mantras. While many people may be familiar with this ritual, Swamiji’s homa is one of a kind with Her own unique chanting of mantras and powerful process. She conducts these homas for world peace and offers prayers for individuals as well. The general public is sometimes given the op

The Vedic fire ceremony is an instrument that harnesses this sattvic quality of Agni. The Vedic fire ritual, known as Homa, Puja or Yajna, is considered sacred. This ancient ritual is performed at precise times depending on celestial events. #rammandir #hinduism #hinduisminafrica #narendramodi #narendramodi | Sanatana Dharma Africa