Ahuti is offering oblations in fire to Gods and Goddesses in
Hindu religion. Ahuti is part of almost all rituals, rites and yajnas in
Hinduism. Usually, they are in the form of ghee (clarified butter), milk, curd,
cooked rice, fried rice, fried paddy, juice of the Soma creeper and specified
portions of the offerings.
Ahuti are made to Agni, the God of fire through whom they
are believed to reach the respective deities. All that is offered as oblations
are products of earth. In certain rituals, the other three elements – fire, air
and ether – are also offered.
On certain occasion, the offerings are made of gold or other
precious metals. Darbha grass and other holy items are also offered.
Even the recital of Vedas is considered an oblation to the
gods.
Ahuti is performed using the right hand.