Meaning of 護摩 in Japanese

Definition of 護摩

ごま(goma) 【護摩】

(n) (Buddh) homa; Buddhist rite of burning cedar sticks before an idol to ask for blessings

ごまのはい(gomanohai) 【護摩の灰 ·胡麻の蝿】

ごまだん(gomadan) 【護摩壇】

ごまぎ(gomagi) 【護摩木】

(n) (Buddh) homa stick; stick on which prayers are written, then ritually burnt before an idol to ask for blessings