A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.2174

c5.2174

YAJNA. ‘Sacrifice.’ Sacrifice personified in the Purānas as son of Ruchi and husband of Dakshinā. He had the head of a deer, and was killed by Vira-bhadra at Daksha’s sacrifice. According to the Hari-vansa he was raised to the planetary sphere by Brahmā, and made into the constellation Mriga-siras (deer-head).