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yajna

/ˈjʌɡjə/noun

उच्चारण यग्य

यज्ञ, हवन

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    (in Hinduism) a ritual in which offerings are made into a sacred fire while prayers are said

    यज्ञ, हवन

    • The Vedas describe many kinds of yajna.
    • Priests chanted mantras during the yajna.

    Synonyms sacrifice ritual