अग्नि , the divine purifier, is invoked to bring and worship the gods with his radiant tongue. Revered for his consumption of butter and vibrant brilliance, अग्नि is kindled in sacrificial rites as the wise bearer of oblations. The sacred rituals call upon अग्नि and other deities, including the मरुत्स् and अश्विन्स् , to partake in the sacrificial proceedings with dignified reverence [rv-5-26-1 ] rv • Book 5 .