Exorcism in Hinduism

Exorcism in Hinduism

In many Hindu traditions, it is believed that people can be possessed by entities such as Bhoot, Pret, Pisach, Dain, Nishi, and Jatak. Exorcism is used to remove the possessing entity. The exorcism is often done by use of mantras – chanting of phrases from Hindu Vedic scriptures to a deity. This is sometimes accompanied by a yajna, a sacred fire, where a special hawan or sacrificial offering with special ingredients is performed for the rite.

Pantheon: Hindu Culture: Indian Civilization: Indian subcontinent Period: 1500 BCE – present

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