The Yagya series began with a full day of Ganesha yagyas because he removes obstacles to the successful completion of the yagya performance. 

First, a full puja was completed.and then the fire yaya (homam) was performed with all the traditional ingredients including 1008 sweet modaka balls.

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The Rig Veda consists of over 10,000 verses all of which are recited during an 8 day period of time.   The priests start chanting at 7 AM and continue through 1 PM.  Every evening they conducted a full Lalitha Sahasranam puja with the 1008 mantras for the Divine Monther.

The master pundits bring their students for the experience because this is a rarely performed yagya.

With every second line, an offering of ghee and sesame seeds are offered into the yagya fire.