Ritual priests
“Hotṛ and Adhvaryu”
group · 2 works · 2 mentions · 2 anchored passages
Adhvaryu · Hotṛ · adhvaryu · hotr̥
in the texts
Atharvaveda (Paippalāda)
Sacrificial priest-classes declared to be brahman and born of brahman.
The hotr̥ priest is brahman, the sacrifice is brahman;
Rigveda
The priestly offices of Hotṛ and Adhvaryu who perform and oversee the soma sacrifice.
the Adhvaryu shall come;
sit down as the ancient Hotṛ on the seat.
the Hotṛ priests anoint with the sweet drink.