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Udgata is the Ritvik of which Veda?
Udgata is the Ritvik of which Veda?
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The Samveda is known as the Veda of melodies and chants, and its primary focus is on music and its application in rituals.
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
- Samveda
- Rigveda
- Yajurveda
- Atharvaveda
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The Correct Option is A
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The Udgata is a priest dedicated to the recitation and singing of Samveda hymns. They specialize in chanting Saman, melodic adaptations of Rigvedic hymns. Their integral role in Yajnas (sacrificial rituals) involves singing these hymns in precise meters to invoke divine presence.
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