Kaamya karma

Kaamya karma

Kaamya karmas refer to those "Karmas" (or rituals) in Hinduism which are performed with a specific objective in view. Unlike Nitya karmas, these rituals are not required by the Shastras to be performed on a daily or regular basis, but these may be performed only for acquiring some desire. A few "kaamya-karmas" are listed below:
*Putrakameshti
*Agnistoma
*Agnicayana

ee also

*Nitya karma
*Shrauta


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