What does the Sanskrit word 'homa' refer to?

Answer 1

The word 'homa' is used in the south of India in preference to the more commonly used 'havan' which is used in the north. It is a religious ceremony performed in temples and homes that involves the use of a ritual fire.

Answer 2

'Homa' is a Sanskrit word that refers to a fire ritual or ceremony typically performed in Hindu traditions. It involves making offerings into a consecrated fire while reciting mantras to invoke divine blessings and purify the atmosphere.