The Ashwamedha Yagna

GPTKB entity

Statements (59)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:tradition
gptkbp:conducted establish sovereignty
gptkbp:depicted_in a grand ceremony
gptkbp:enhances the king's prestige
gptkbp:grants divine favor
gptkbp:has_tradition chanting of mantras
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Ashwamedha Yagna
gptkbp:involves sacrificing a horse
gptkbp:involves_the_participation_of gptkb:Brahmins
gptkbp:is_a_ceremony_that_can_last_for several days
gptkbp:is_a_ceremony_that_often_includes musical performances
gptkbp:is_a_complex_ritual_involving multiple priests
gptkbp:is_a_form_of sacred sacrifice
gptkbp:is_a_practice_that_has cultural significance
historical significance.
gptkbp:is_a_practice_that_has_been revived in modern times
gptkbp:is_a_rite_that_can_be performed multiple times
gptkbp:is_a_rite_that_signifies the king's divine right
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_for expansion of territory
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_that_emphasizes the importance of lineage
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_that_has spiritual implications
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_that_includes the release of a horse
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_that_reflects gptkb:social_hierarchy
gptkbp:is_a_ritual_that_requires extensive preparation
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of anthropologists
scholarly study
gptkbp:is_associated_with gptkb:mythology
sacred kingship
gptkbp:is_associated_with_the_deity gptkb:Agni
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in ancestors
gptkbp:is_conducted_to_demonstrate gptkb:naval_warfare
gptkbp:is_documented_in gptkb:historical_records
gptkbp:is_linked_to the concept of dharma
gptkbp:is_mentioned_in gptkb:ancient_texts
gptkbp:is_often_accompanied_by feasting and celebrations
victory in battles
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as gptkb:poetry
gptkbp:is_often_referenced_in gptkb:philosophy
gptkbp:is_part_of Vedic traditions
gptkbp:is_performed_over a period of time
gptkbp:is_performed_to_appease the gods
gptkbp:is_performed_to_secure the favor of the heavens
gptkbp:is_said_to_ensure prosperity for the kingdom
gptkbp:opening_ceremony offerings to deities
gptkbp:performed_by high-ranking officials
elaborate ceremonies
kings
gptkbp:performed_in ancient India
gptkbp:requires a consecrated horse
gptkbp:significant_event Vedic culture
gptkbp:symbolizes royal authority
gptkbp:tradition ancient times
community participation
regional variations
the values of the society
gptkbp:was_a_demonstration_of wealth and power
gptkbp:was_a_precursor_to other royal rituals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Mahabharata_(1989_production)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5