The Somayajna (Sanskrit: सोमयज्ञ, romanized: Somayajña) or Somayaga (ISO: Sōmayāga) or Soma sacrifice[1] is a Hindu ritual.
It is a type of Yajna associated with the lunar cycle, and regarded to be performed for the maintenance of the cosmic order.
[2] This ritual is based on methods described in the Vedas.
Soma is used as the main offering in this Yajna, regarded to be able to propitiate deities.
[3] A priest who performs this Yajna is termed as a Somayaji.