Obligatory Vedic duties in Hinduism
Nityakarma (Sanskrit : नित्यकर्म , romanized : Nityakarma ) refers to obligatory Vedic duties that are prescribed for daily practice in Hinduism .[1] [2] Nityakarma is among the three ritual actions classified by the Mimamsa philosophy, along with nisiddhakarma and kamyakarma .[3] It is also featured in the Shaiva Siddhanta philosophy.[4]
According to Parasara , the six activities are regarded to be nityakarmas:[5]
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Main topics Rituals
Mantras Objects Materials Instruments Iconography Places Roles Sacred animals Sacred plants
Trees Fruits and other plants
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