A beginner's guide • India

Begin your Agnihotra journey with confidence.

Find the right materials, set up your local timings, learn the mantras and follow the practice step by step.

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Your learning path

Five steps to get started

Begin with the correct materials. Each step includes practical guidance and useful links for India.

1

Get the correct Agnihotra Patra

Choose a pure copper pyramid of the prescribed Agnihotra shape and dimensions. An ordinary havan kund is not necessarily suitable.

Check the official India guidance ↗
2

Get pure dried cow dung cakes

Choose completely dry cow dung cakes without incense, fragrance, camphor, chemicals or other additives. Keep them dry.

Explore India supplier listings ↗
3

Prepare or buy cow's ghee

Use pure ghee made from cow's milk. You can prepare it at home from unsalted cow's milk butter or buy it from a trusted source.

Read materials guidance ↗
4

Install Agnihotra Buddy

Install the app, allow location access or enter your location manually, then download and verify the local sunrise and sunset timetable.

5

Prepare rice, learn mantras and practice

Keep a small amount of whole, raw, unbroken, preferably unpolished rice ready. Learn the sunrise and sunset mantras and the two offerings before your first session.

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Before you begin

Fire safety comes first

Use a stable, heat-resistant surface in a well-ventilated permitted area. Keep children, pets and flammable materials away. Never leave a burning fire unattended.

Learn by watching

Watch an instructional demonstration

Until our original multilingual lesson is produced and reviewed, use the existing Homa Therapy instructional resource. We will add our guided videos here.

Ready for your first session?

Use this quick checklist. It is saved only for the current page session.

Agnihotra involves an open flame and smoke. Follow local fire rules, maintain ventilation, and avoid smoke exposure. Traditional health claims are not a substitute for medical advice.