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Kunda or Vedi (altar) called as Havitri<ref name=":022222" /> is another important aspect of yagnas and yaagas including those for nitya agnihotra in homes. They are of different sizes and shapes depending on the type of fire and yaaga being performed. For temporary domestic purposes in the present days movable copper kundaas are used, while some prepare altars with sand and a few bricks.
Kunda or Vedi (altar) called as Havitri<ref name=":022222" /> is another important aspect of yagnas and yaagas including those for nitya agnihotra in homes. They are of different sizes and shapes depending on the type of fire and yaaga being performed. For temporary domestic purposes in the present days movable copper kundaas are used, while some prepare altars with sand and a few bricks.
==== आध्वर्यु ॥ Priest ====
==== आध्वर्यु ॥ Priest ====
The nitya agnihotram is performed by the karta only, he is the priest for it. In case of Agnihotra yaagam (as a part of Agnihotram Yaagam) it is performed by the yajamani or his son, brother, son-in-law on behalf of the the yajamani. Only in the absence of all these persons आध्वर्यु Adhvaryu is the only person who should perform the Agnihotram<ref name=":122222" />.
The nitya agnihotram is performed by the karta only (covered in Grhyasutras), he is the priest for it. When he is unable to perform the nityakarma wife, son or others may be designated for conducting it.
To perform all Srauta yaagas, presence of four priests is important. The chaaturhotra are
'''Hota''' : He is the invoker of all devatas, by reciting mantras he invites them to participate in the yaagam. Hotaa is the main and oldest priest among others.
'''Adhvaryu''' : He is the executor of the yaagam. He along with the yajamani play an active role in preparing the yagnavedi, collecting dravyas, cooking havis like purodasa, actual delivery of the aahutis into the fire.
'''Udgaata''' : He recites and sings the saamans. The presence of Udgaata and his assistant priests is absolute requirement in Somayaagas.
'''Brahma''' : He is the protector and supervisor of the yaagam. He is termed as the guardian of the yaagam.<ref name=":122222" />
In case of Agnihotra yaagam (as a part of Agnihotram Yaagam) it is performed by the yajamani or his son, brother, son-in-law on behalf of the the yajamani. Only in the absence of all these persons आध्वर्यु Adhvaryu is the only person who should perform the Agnihotram<ref name=":122222" />.
=== अग्निकार्यम् ॥ Agnikaaryam ===
=== अग्निकार्यम् ॥ Agnikaaryam ===
It is prescribed by sastras that all the dvijas (the ‘twice-born,’ the men of the first three varṇas) are eligible to perform Agnihotra. A brahmachari is initiated into performing Agnihotram during Upanayana with prescribed procedures and is taught the relevant mantras to conduct the agnihotram. At the time of investing the yagnopaveeta, he is taught to perform daily aahuti in the fire called '''Praajapatyaagni'''. '''(recheck)'''.
It is prescribed by sastras that all the dvijas (the ‘twice-born,’ the men of the first three varṇas) are eligible to perform Agnihotra. A brahmachari is initiated into performing Agnihotram during Upanayana with prescribed procedures and is taught the relevant mantras to conduct the agnihotram. At the time of investing the yagnopaveeta, he is taught to perform daily aahuti in the fire called '''Praajapatyaagni'''. '''(recheck)'''.