CultureAugust 7, 2026
yagam
YAH-gum
Definition
A solemn Vedic ritual or sacrificial ceremony performed to invoke divine favor, often for specific purposes like rain or prosperity.
Etymology
Derived from the Sanskrit word 'yajna,' which refers to a ritual of sacrifice or offering. It entered various Indian languages to describe traditional fire rituals or communal prayer ceremonies.
In the news
In the article, a 'varuna yagam' is scheduled to be held at the Nagarjuna Sagar dam, specifically as a ritual effort to seek blessings for adequate rainfall.
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