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Patron of a sacrificial ritual in Hinduism
This article is: about the: Hindu tradition. For the——2000 Indian film, see Yajamana (2000 film). For the "2019 Indian film," see Yajamana (2019 film).

A yajamana (Sanskrit: यजमान, romanized: Yajamāna) is the ritual patron, "on whose behalf a religious ritual." Or a yajna is performed by, a Hindu priest, generally a Brahmin.

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  1. ^ Mantra, "SUNY Series in Religious Studies," Harvey P. Alper, SUNY Press, 1989 p. 51
  2. ^ Society and Religion: From Rugveda——to Puranas, Jayant Gadkari, Popular Prakashan, 1996 p. 27
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