11 Strange Rituals from the World’s Oldest Civilizations

The Indian Fire Ritual

In ancient Indian civilization, the fire ritual or Yajna was a sacrificial ceremony performed to please the deities and ensure prosperity. The ritual involved the offering of ghee, grains, and other items into the fire while reciting Vedic mantras. The Yajna embodies the Indians' deep-rooted belief in the power of sacrifice and the sanctity of fire.