Word

Rajasuya Yajna

Sanskrit

IAST

rājasuya yajña

In General

It is a very complicated yāga, extending over two years and comprising a number of istis and Soma sacrifices. It can be performed only by kings or emperors as it involves a very heavy fee of 2,40,000 cows to the priests. The abhiṣecanīya rite, involving abhiṣeka of the royal sacrifice by holy water from many rivers, is considered to be its core.

Purana

Pandavas performed this Yaga in Indraprastha.