Agnihotri
Agnihotri is an Indian surname derived from the Sanskrit Agnihotra. Agnihotri literally translates to "one who carries out fire rituals." It is a Hindu Brahmin surname common across Northern and Western India.[1]
Agnihotri is also an epithet for Agni, the Hindu god of fire and the lord of sacrifices carried out in fire. One of the translations of Agnihotri is "the lord of the sacrifices in fire."
Religious duties
Agnihotri should be a Brahmin, but he may be a celibate or a householder. If a householder becomes a widow or a widower, she/he cannot perform as Agnihotri. The Agnihotri has to conduct worship as an ideal householder. He cannot beg for his own livelihood. In fact, the last Aahuti of the Agnihotri is the sacrifice of his own body.
Notable Agnihotris
- Atul Agnihotri (born 1970), Bollywood actor
- Bharat Agnihotri (born 1953), member of the Alberta Liberal Party
- Mezhathol Agnihothri (born 4th century AD), Shrauta High Priest who revived the ancient traditions of Yaagam in Bharatam
- Rati Agnihotri (born 1960), veteran Indian actress
- Shiv Narayan Agnihotri (born 1850), founder of the Deva Samaj
- Apurva Agnihotri, Indian actor
- Vivek Agnihotri, Indian Bollywood director
- Shilpa Saklani Agnihotri, television actress
- Satish Agnihotri (born 1956), Madras high court Judge
References
- ↑ Name Meaning and Origin of Agnihotri. naamkaran.com
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