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==== Samidha ====
==== Samidha ====
Agnaadheya ceremony starts with the collection of arani (the samidha wood) and ends in purnaahuti (offering at the end of ceremony). Once the fire is kindled, it is maintained by the addition of smaller pieces of wood called Samidhas. The trees from which samidhas are obtained include : palaasa, asvattha, nygrodha, sami, aamra, khadira.
Agnaadheya ceremony starts with the collection of arani (the samidha wood) and ends in purnaahuti (offering at the end of ceremony). Once the fire is kindled, it is maintained by the addition of smaller pieces of wood called Samidhas. The trees from which samidhas are obtained include : palaasa, asvattha, nygrodha, sami, aamra, khadira.
==== दर्भा Darbha ====
==== Kunda/Vedi ====
Kunda or Vedi (altar) 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.
=== Brahmachari Agnikaryam ===
=== Brahmachari Agnikaryam ===
== Yaagakunda Vedi ==
== Yaagakunda Vedi ==
Temples (and in some homes of aahitagni's) have the brick structures for the conduct of agnihotram. Temples also have designated yaaga-shalas.
Temples (and in some homes of aahitagni's) have the brick structures for the conduct of agnihotram. Temples also have designated yaaga-shalas. For temporary domestic purposes in the present days movable copper kundaas are used, while some prepare altars with sand and a few bricks.
Pradhana vedi, Uttara vedi are used to set up altars. Mahavedis are used when there is a requirement of wide spaces. Pasuvedis are used in Pasuyaagas. A large vedi, in the shape of Syena (eagle) is used for Somayaaga.
Pradhana vedi, Uttara vedi are used to set up altars. Mahavedis are used when there is a requirement of wide spaces. Pasuvedis are used in Pasuyaagas. A large vedi, in the shape of Syena (eagle) is used for Somayaaga.
# Aahvaniya agni - It is placed to the east of the place, in a rectangular shaped kunda.
# Aahvaniya agni - It is placed to the east of the place, in a rectangular shaped kunda.
# Dakshinaagni - It is placed to the south of the place, in a semi-circular (ardhachandra) shaped kunda.
# Dakshinaagni - It is placed to the south of the place, in a semi-circular (ardhachandra) shaped kunda.
== GrhyaSutras ==
== Haviryagnas ==
According the Srauta sutras,
==== Paaka yagnas ====
==== Paaka yagnas ====