Havan (Homa): The Sacred Fire Ritual
हवन (होम): पवित्र अग्नि अनुष्ठान
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Havan (also called Homa or Yagna) is a sacred Vedic fire ritual where offerings of ghee, grains, herbs, and wood are made into a consecrated fire pit (havan kund) while chanting mantras. It purifies the environment, invokes divine blessings, and is performed at major life events, festivals, and for spiritual cleansing.