Śrī Yāgam — The Vedic Rite for Śrī
Śrī Yāgam (Sanskrit: Śrī — the divine mother Lakṣmī; yāga — Vedic sacrificial rite) is an elaborate, multi-day Vedic fire sacrifice (yajña) performed in honour of Śrī Mahālakṣmī, the divine consort of Bhagavān Nārāyaṇa and the mediating grace-principle (puruṣakāra) of the Śrī Vaiṣṇava tradition. The name of our tradition — Śrī Vaiṣṇavam — itself honors this primacy: Śrī refers to Lakṣmī, and the tradition is named for those who follow Viṣṇu while under the special care and grace of Śrī.
The Śrī Yāgam is one of the most sophisticated rites within the Vaidika-Āgamic framework observed by the Śrī Vaiṣṇava community. Its performance requires extensive preparation, the participation of learned priests versed in both the Vedic and Pāñcarātra traditions, and significant communal resources. As such, its performance is a rare and exceptional event, marking a high moment of communal devotion.
Of historical note: in 2017, the first Śrī Yāgam ever conducted on European soil was performed in the United Kingdom, by the thriving Śrī Vaiṣṇava community there — marking a significant milestone in the global spread of the tradition.