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Shrauta Yajnas (श्रौतयज्ञाः) (view source)
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Kalpa Vedanga deals with four types of sutras namely,
Kalpa Vedanga deals with four types of sutras namely,
* '''Shrautasutras''' : Contain procedures for performing great Yajnas (sacrifices) lasting for many days.
* '''Shrautasutras''' : Contain procedures for performing great Yajnas (sacrifices) lasting for many days.
* '''Dharmasutras''' : Contain spiritual and worldly laws.
* '''Dharmasutras''' : Contain spiritual and worldly laws.
* '''Grhyasutras''' : Lay down rules for the ceremonies and yajnas involved in everyday life.
* '''Grhyasutras''' : Lay down rules for the ceremonies and yajnas involved in everyday life.
* '''Sulbasutras''' : Practical manuals with mathematical measurements necessary for construction of yajna vedi (sacrificial altar).
The ‘Sulbasutras’ and ‘Srautasutras’ directly deal with the performance of Vedic rituals. These texts provide guidance for the performance of Vedic sacrifices. The performance of Vedic rituals is being continued even in the modern period especially in South India.<ref name=":022" />
The ‘Sulbasutras’ and ‘Srautasutras’ directly deal with the performance of Vedic rituals. These texts provide guidance for the performance of Vedic sacrifices. The performance of Vedic rituals is being continued even in the modern period especially in South India.<ref name=":022" />
=== श्रौतसूत्राणि ॥ Shrauta Sutras ===
=== श्रौतसूत्राणि ॥ Shrauta Sutras ===