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Who among the following was the 'Hotri' priest responsible for reciting the hymns of the Rigveda during sacrifices?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Adhvaryu
  2. Udgatri
  3. Hotri
  4. Brahmana

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Hotri

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Hotri šŸ“š Explanation: In the Vedic sacrificial system, different priests were assigned specific duties based on the four Vedas. The Hotri was the chief priest whose primary role was to invoke the gods by reciting the mantras of the Rigveda. Meanwhile, the Udgatri chanted the Samaveda, and the Adhvaryu performed the physical rituals of the Yajurveda.