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Preparation for Homa (Ritual ) : Celebration of Durgapuja, 2013, Howrah, India.

Artist : Mr Bhabatosh Sutar ( A celebrity artist from West Bengal)

 

Bantra Sanmelani Club, Howrah.

 

 

Homa (also known as homam or havan) is a Sanskrit word (Sanskrit: हवन) which refers to any ritual in which making offerings into a consecrated fire is the primary action. Its practice by "Rishis" in ancient time refers close to the Vedic era. At present, the words homa/homam and havan are interchangeable with the word Yajna & Agnihotra

Homas are an important religious practice in Hinduism where they are part of most Sanskar ceremonies. They are also prevalent in current-day Buddhism (particularly the Tibetan and Japanese Vajrayana traditions) and Jainism. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homa_(ritual)

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