Noun:

યાના,

yajna's Usage Examples:

He and his mother, Tataka, took immense pleasure in harassing the munis of the jungle, especially Vishvamitra, by disrupting their yajnas.

The Mahabharata mentions the destruction of Daksha yajna, the birth of Kartikeya, defeat the Asura Taraka as well as some plays between.

The duration of a yajna depends on the type; some can.

born with the horns of a deer who became a seer and was seduced by royal courtesans, which led to the yajna (fire sacrifice) of King Dasharatha.

For this, a maha yajna (great sacrifice) was made, where the entire creation, i.

Daksha conducted a yajna (fire sacrifice) and didn"t invite Sati and Shiva.

pleasure in harassing the munis of the jungle, especially Vishvamitra, by disrupting their yajnas with rains of flesh and blood.

Along with her children, Maricha and Subahu, Taraka would harass and attack rishis performing yajnas in the forest.

With the yajna disturbed, Angada's purpose is served and he leaves Mandodari and escapes.

Most popularly conveyed story is of Daksha-yajna.

(night of complete darkness), or on the day of an eclipse is believed to bestow blessings equivalent to performing the ashvamedh yajna.

jpg | A yajna mandapa at KulpaharOther smaller Chandela sites include Chandpur, Deogarh, Dudahi, Kakadeo and Madanpur.

Aupasana is a yajna performed daily by Hindus who have been initiated during marriage.