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Which Veda primarily contains ritual formulas and detailed procedures for performing sacrifices?

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The correct answer is

Yajurveda

The four Vedas serve different purposes:

Rigveda — hymns of praise to deities.

Samaveda — melodies/chants used during rituals.

Yajurveda — sacrificial formulas (yajus) and the detailed procedures the priest follows during yajnas. This is its defining feature.

Atharvaveda — spells, charms and everyday hymns.

Hence the correct answer is Yajurveda.

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