Agnihotra Process

Agnihotra is performed at the local Sunrise and Sunset time, by offering two pinch full oblations of unbroken rice smeared with cow's ghee into a well-lit fire made of cow dung cakes, placed in a semi-pyramid shaped copper pot of specific size, while simultaneously chanting two simple mantras. Time required - 5 to 10 minutes. Cost - minimum.

Agnihotra must be performed in a specific way as follows, to enjoy the full benefits.

1. Agni (The fire) - The fire must be prepared by burning cow dung cakes.

2. Agni-Patra (The firepot) - A semi-pyramid shaped copper pot.

3. Time - Specific local Sunrise and Sunset time. Exact timetable is available.

4. Offerings - Two pinch-full of unbroken, uncooked rice smeared with 2-4 drops of cow's ghee.

5. Mantras - Specific Sanskrit Mantras as mentioned below. Offerings must be given to the fire while uttering 'Swaha'

Mantras at Sunset:

Agnaye Swaha, Agnaye Idam Na Mama I

Prajapataye Swaha, Prajapataye Idam Na Mama II

(This completes the Sunset Agnihotra)