YADNA: See Yajna.
YADNOPAVIT: The sacred thread worn by Bráhmans.
YADNYA: See Yajna.
YAJAMÁN: A host; a person performing a sacrifice.
YAJNA: A sacrifice.
YAKSHA: A class of demi-gods, attendant on Kubera and employed in guarding his treasures.
YAKSHINI: A female Yaksha; a fairy.
YALLAMMA: Name of a goddess.
YAMA: The God of death.
YAMADUTA: A messenger of the god of death.