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'''Rajasuya''' (Imperial Sacrifice or the king's inauguration sacrifice) is a [[Śrauta]] ritual of the [[historical Vedic religion|Vedic religion]]. It is a consecration of a king. It is described in the Taittiriya corpus, including Apastamba Srauta Sutra 18.8–25.22. It involves soma pressing, a chariot drive, the king shooting arrows from his bow, and a brief cattle “raid.” There is a telling of the tale of [[Shunahshepa]], a boy who was nearly sacrificed to [[Varuna]] on behalf of the sonless king [[Harishchandra]]. Also included is a game of throwing dice by which the king is enthroned and the cosmos is regenerated.

'''Rajasuya''' (Imperial Sacrifice or the king's inauguration sacrifice) is a [[Śrauta]] ritual of the [[historical Vedic religion|Vedic religion]]. It is a consecration of a king. It is described in the Taittiriya corpus, including Apastamba Srauta Sutra 18.8–25.22.  

 

It involves soma pressing, a chariot drive, the king shooting arrows from his bow, and a brief cattle “raid.” There is a telling of the tale of [[Shunahshepa]], a boy who was nearly sacrificed to [[Varuna]] on behalf of the sonless king [[Harishchandra]]. Also included is a game of throwing dice by which the king is enthroned and the cosmos is regenerated.

This yaga(sacrifice) can be included under the list of other complex yagas like ishti, pashuyaga,somayaga darvihoma etc. This is a very complex yaga including 129 ishti yaga, 2 pashu yaga, 7 darvi homas and 6 soma yagas.  

This yaga(sacrifice) can be included under the list of other complex yagas like ishti, pashuyaga,somayaga darvihoma etc. This is a very complex yaga including 129 ishti yaga, 2 pashu yaga, 7 darvi homas and 6 soma yagas.  

There are most amazing type of gifts that are given to the priests ( purohitas) who are performing this yaga. Two gold-coated mirrors should be given to the "adhwaryu", who is one of the main priest in this yaga. A Golden chain should be given to the "Udgatha", another type of priest in this yaga.Another type of priest called "Hotha" should be given a Golden ornament called "rukma" as presentation.A white horse each for "Prathihartha" and "Prasthotha" two types of priests performing this yaga. The main priest called "brahma" should ge given 12 healthy cows . "maithra varuna" -the second most important priest should be presented by a "pregnant cow". The "brahmanajhamsi" priest should be presented by a healthy "Ox" . "neshta" and "potha" should be given a couple of two precious "silks". The "achavaka" priest should be presented by a cart full of "yava" a type of cereal. Finally the "agneeth" priest should be presented by a healthy "ox". There are special fees that should be given to the priests who are performing this yaga for the king . <ref name="test1">[http://sacred-texts.com/hin/sbr/sbe41/sbe4110.htm Satapatha Brahmana]Second adhyaya Third brahmana onwards 13 chapters</ref>

There are most amazing type of gifts that are given to the priests ( purohitas) who are performing this yaga. Two gold-coated mirrors should be given to the "adhwaryu", who is one of the main priest in this yaga. A Golden chain should be given to the "Udgatha", another type of priest in this yaga.Another type of priest called "Hotha" should be given a Golden ornament called "rukma" as presentation.A white horse each for "Prathihartha" and "Prasthotha" two types of priests performing this yaga. The main priest called "brahma" should ge given 12 healthy cows . "maithra varuna" -the second most important priest should be presented by a "pregnant cow". The "brahmanajhamsi" priest should be presented by a healthy "Ox" . "neshta" and "potha" should be given a couple of two precious "silks". The "achavaka" priest should be presented by a cart full of "yava" a type of cereal. Finally the "agneeth" priest should be presented by a healthy "ox". There are special fees that should be given to the priests who are performing this yaga for the king . <ref name="test1">[http://sacred-texts.com/hin/sbr/sbe41/sbe4110.htm Satapatha Brahmana]Second adhyaya Third brahmana onwards 13 chapters</ref>

==Special features of Rajasuya==

==Special features of Rajasuya==