Avesti
From Hindupedia, the Hindu Encyclopedia
By Swami Harshananda
Avesti is a minor Vedic sacrifice belonging to the ‘īṣti’ group (sacrifices having four priests, and distinguished from the Somayāgas) performed as a minor rite in the much bigger Rājasuya sacrifice. It may also be performed as an independent rite.
In this sacrifice, puroḍāśas (rice- cakes) are offered to propitiate Agni and other deities who supervise over the quarters. The fee is of various kinds, gold being an important item.
References[edit]
- The Concise Encyclopedia of Hinduism, Swami Harshananda, Ram Krishna Math, Bangalore